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Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy
Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.

Chancellor to cut tariffs on some staple goods to offer cost of living help
The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".

Kane ends England’s 25-year wait to win men’s Ballon d’Or award
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the prize since Michael Owen in 2001, and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.

'Anything is possible' - Kane wins Ballon d'Or
England captain Harry Kane says "I wasn't the kid who went straight to the top" as he becomes the first English Ballon d'Or winner since 2001.

Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

Storm Boelo leaves thousands without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
A yellow warning for strong winds came in effect at 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

Truce begins in wartorn Ukraine city after it was announced by Melania Trump
The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.

Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.

Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.

'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40.' What do you want from the Budget?
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

Chris Mason: Budget is imminent as tricky issues pile up for Burnham
From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.

Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin America
The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.

Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale

My husband's death was hard enough - then came the admin
Louisa says her experience of dealing with household bills after her husband John died left her feeling "frustrated and angry".

The Papers: 'England's golden boy' Kane and 'Time to pay fair'
Many of the papers consider what will be in the Budget and praise Harry Kane for his Ballon d'Or win.

Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough
The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?

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Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
"We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night," the home secretary says while announcing the review.

Busted's James Bourne says 'hero' brother saved his life with kidney donation
The guitarist says doctors had given him "a few years left to live", but is now recovering well.

Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo
Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.

Oscar-winning producer says BBC gave her £400,000 payout after she raised antisemitism concerns
The BBC says it did not uphold any of the allegations of antisemitism but accepted there were "shortcomings" in how it treated Lucie Kon.

London City's Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.

Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.

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Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London.

London City's Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.

Lancashire consider Anderson farewell amid fan unrest
Lancashire will look into organising a farewell for bowler James Anderson amid fan unrest over his departure from the club.

'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.

Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare?
From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?

Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked
BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.

Litten and Knowles in for England as O'Neill drops out
Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.

Al Jazeera

US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan, call for aid
Countries also urge Sudan's warring parties to 'lift all impediments on humanitarian assistance'.

South Korea’s GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom
Asia's fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.

Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region
Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare.

Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls
Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election campaign closed.

Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change
Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities.

Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins
Majd al-Krum's protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections.

Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?
Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.

Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections
The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.

Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?
Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.

Macklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin
American rapper Macklemore opened his ‘Free Palestine’ tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin

AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says
OpenAI's announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI.

Saudi-led coalition says it downed Houthi missiles and drones
The attacks come as top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan and Iran met in Tehran to de-escalate conflict.

People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon
Five people are missing after a massive offshore drilling platform sank into the sea off Gabon’s southern coast.

Israel heads to the polls as shift to the right dominates critical election
Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.

Israel election 2026 live: Polls open as Netanyahu faces tough test
Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel's history.

Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield
Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil.

Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution
Ex-FBI Director James Comey denies US Justice Department's new charges.

Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta
Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta

Russia halts strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson as Oleshky ceasefire takes effect
The localised ceasefire, secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, will allow evacuations and aid deliveries to Oleshky.

Trump suggests renaming the Atlantic Ocean the ‘American Ocean’
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean the ‘American Ocean’ at a Republican rally.

Bolsonaro’s party accepts Brazil election after Trump calls vote ‘rigged’
Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil's presidential vote but says he 'didn't take sides' in the race.

Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, ending England’s 25-year wait
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won his first Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season.

Serbia’s ‘students’ celebrate for a second night after election victory
Thousands gathered on the streets of Belgrade for a second night to celebrate the student-led movement's victory.

US court rules against Trump administration in California voting case
US appeals court blocks government effort to stop California from tabulating ballots from list of alleged non-citizens.

Romania says Russia-run sabotage network set fire near weapons factory
Authorities say the fire in September is part of a broader campaign against European countries that support Ukraine.

Global Times

China's industrial profits rise 15.5% in first nine months of 2026, driven by high-tech manufacturing, AI integration
Profits at China's major industrial firms were up 15.5 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, driven by ...

Japanese firm criticized for evading responsibility over Mongolia grassland fire as experts demand full accountability, China's costs in compensation talks
A massive grassland fire in eastern Mongolia, reportedly triggered by a Japanese executive's activities in a nature reserve, has drawn ...

Shenzhen Port crosses 30 million TEU mark three weeks earlier than last year, led by trade with APEC economies
China's southern Shenzhen Port has handled 30 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) this year, reaching the milestone three weeks earlier ...

Mbappé loses at least 3 Chinese sponsorships after backlash over inappropriate remarks
French football star Kylian Mbappé has lost three Chinese sponsorships after inappropriate remarks in an interview triggered widespread criticism from ...

Why has the CPC succeeded? The fifth plenary session provides a window of observation: Global Times editorial

Why is Philippine coast guard spokesman wading into education?
Global Times

GT Voice: Rare-earth metal recycling should not be driven by geopolitics
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African countries host photo exhibition marking Taiwan's restoration to China
A photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China opened in five African countries -- Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Mozambique -- from Oct. 23 to 25. The exhibition features four thematic sections and presents than 30 photos under the ...

Chinese-built wastewater treatment project breaks ground in Kuwait
Swiss-Italian exhibition in Beijing explores how Italian culture shapes architecture

Swiss-Italian exhibition in Beijing explores how Italian culture shapes architecture
Chinese-built wastewater treatment project breaks ground in Kuwait

Follow-up investigation identifies surface rupture zone from magnitude-7.0 Baqen earthquake for the first time
A field team from the China Earthquake Administration and members of the local earthquake agency of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region identified the first surface rupture zone on Sunday caused ... China urges India to implement border consensus, safeguard peace and tranquility: FM China has consistently and strictly abided by the relevant agreements and important understandings between the two countries, conducting routine patrols and management activities in the border areas to safeguard territorial ... China opposes smearing, stigmatization of Confucius Institutes: FM on US Secretary of War's 'threat to US national security' allegation China opposes the smearing and stigmatization of Confucius Institutes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday, responding to a question about US Secretary ...

China urges India to implement border consensus, safeguard peace and tranquility: FM
Follow-up investigation identifies surface rupture zone from magnitude-7.0 Baqen earthquake for the first time A field team from the China Earthquake Administration and members of the local earthquake agency of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region identified the first surface rupture zone on Sunday caused ... China has consistently and strictly abided by the relevant agreements and important understandings between the two countries, conducting routine patrols and management activities in the border areas to safeguard territorial ... China opposes smearing, stigmatization of Confucius Institutes: FM on US Secretary of War's 'threat to US national security' allegation China opposes the smearing and stigmatization of Confucius Institutes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday, responding to a question about US Secretary ...

China opposes smearing, stigmatization of Confucius Institutes: FM on US Secretary of War's 'threat to US national security' allegation
Follow-up investigation identifies surface rupture zone from magnitude-7.0 Baqen earthquake for the first time A field team from the China Earthquake Administration and members of the local earthquake agency of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region identified the first surface rupture zone on Sunday caused ... China urges India to implement border consensus, safeguard peace and tranquility: FM China has consistently and strictly abided by the relevant agreements and important understandings between the two countries, conducting routine patrols and management activities in the border areas to safeguard territorial ... China opposes the smearing and stigmatization of Confucius Institutes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday, responding to a question about US Secretary ...

China harnesses smart technologies to power transport upgrade
Inaugural CMG World Robot Mount Tai Competition enters qualifying phase

Inaugural CMG World Robot Mount Tai Competition enters qualifying phase
China harnesses smart technologies to power transport upgrade

Experience economy emerges as fresh spur of China's domestic demand
Chinese consumers are increasingly willing to travel across cities for a single concert, or add an extra night to a trip for a night tour, figures from this month's National Day holiday period suggest. A concert by the pop duo Phoenix Legend in Shandong's provincial ...

Profits of China's major industrial firms up 15.5 pct in first nine months
Profits of China's industrial firms above designated size increased 15.5 percent year on year during the first nine months of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on ... Apple's iPhone Duo prices slip below official prices on some Chinese platforms; some customers cancel orders: reports Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, has fallen below its official list price through some sales channels just three days after going on sale in China, while its resale ... Volkswagen secures L3 testing permit as China-Germany auto innovation co-op grows Volkswagen Group China has obtained a Level 3 autonomous driving road-testing permit in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, enabling it to conduct compliant real-world testing and large-scale data collection, the ...

Apple's iPhone Duo prices slip below official prices on some Chinese platforms; some customers cancel orders: reports
Profits of China's major industrial firms up 15.5 pct in first nine months Profits of China's industrial firms above designated size increased 15.5 percent year on year during the first nine months of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on ... Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, has fallen below its official list price through some sales channels just three days after going on sale in China, while its resale ... Volkswagen secures L3 testing permit as China-Germany auto innovation co-op grows Volkswagen Group China has obtained a Level 3 autonomous driving road-testing permit in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, enabling it to conduct compliant real-world testing and large-scale data collection, the ...

Volkswagen secures L3 testing permit as China-Germany auto innovation co-op grows
Profits of China's major industrial firms up 15.5 pct in first nine months Profits of China's industrial firms above designated size increased 15.5 percent year on year during the first nine months of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on ... Apple's iPhone Duo prices slip below official prices on some Chinese platforms; some customers cancel orders: reports Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, has fallen below its official list price through some sales channels just three days after going on sale in China, while its resale ... Volkswagen Group China has obtained a Level 3 autonomous driving road-testing permit in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, enabling it to conduct compliant real-world testing and large-scale data collection, the ...

Public service centers bring convenience and warmth in Shenzhen
Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built than 4,400 such centers of various types. With ... Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or award Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming England's first winner in 25 years. Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or after ... Global tourism forum in Macao highlights Chinese solutions to industry challenges During the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) recently held in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, participants from nearly 30 countries across the world shared valuable insights and experiences, and ...

Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or award
Public service centers bring convenience and warmth in Shenzhen Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built than 4,400 such centers of various types. With ... Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming England's first winner in 25 years. Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or after ... Global tourism forum in Macao highlights Chinese solutions to industry challenges During the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) recently held in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, participants from nearly 30 countries across the world shared valuable insights and experiences, and ...

Global tourism forum in Macao highlights Chinese solutions to industry challenges
Public service centers bring convenience and warmth in Shenzhen Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built than 4,400 such centers of various types. With ... Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or award Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming England's first winner in 25 years. Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or after ... During the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) recently held in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, participants from nearly 30 countries across the world shared valuable insights and experiences, and ...

China's book market rushes to embrace Anne Carson after her Nobel win
Canadian poet, essayist, and classicist Anne Carson's winning of the Nobel Prize in literature 2026 has turned a once-niche literary favorite into one of the most talked-about names in China's reading circles, sending sales of the Chinese translations of her works soaring and reigniting debate over what makes ...

C-dramas draw South Korean fans to film locations across China
China publishes archive collection to mark 90th anniversary of Long March victory

China publishes archive collection to mark 90th anniversary of Long March victory
C-dramas draw South Korean fans to film locations across China

Svoboda.org

Россия вновь нанесла удар по Южному мосту в Киеве
В результате атаки на город погиб один человек, еще 15 пострадали

В Алешках началось прекращение огня
Режим объявлен для эвакуации жителей и доставки им помощи

Политолог Александр Кынев объявил голодовку в СИЗО
Его с гипсом на ноге поместили в условия, где он не может даже ходить в туалет

Минкульт в 2027 году поддержит кино об "СВО", разведке и детях
Это следует из списка приоритетных тем для российского кино

В Москве ограничат мобильный интернет из-за саммита
Саммит "Россия – Африка" пройдёт с 27 по 29 октября

В ДР Конго жители напали на врачей, лечащих Эболу. Погиб медбрат
Из-за слухов и предрассудков об Эболе местные жители враждебно относятся к врачам

Директора IT-фирмы Беленького осудили на 13 лет за донаты Украине
ФСБ выследила Беленького через криптобиржу Binance

Против политзаключённого Ивана Кудряшова возбудили новое дело
Кудряшов должен был выйти на свободу в 2027 году

Союз НАТО начал в Латвии новые большие учения
В них участвуют около 3 тысяч военнослужащих и тысяча единиц техники

Три суперкомпьютера "Яндекса" перенесены на новые площадки
После атак БПЛА на дата-центры

Российские войска нанесли четыре удара по Краматорской общине
Погиб один человек

Россия выбыла из тройки крупнейших экспортёров энергетического угля
За девять месяцев 2026 года российские поставки сократились почти на 20%

Умер арестованный по делу о госизмене постановщик сериала "Ликвидация"
Он прилетел в Россию, чтобы поменять загранпаспорт

Германия планирует закупить украинские крылатые ракеты "Барс"
Первые испытания намечены на начало 2027 года

Кремль: несмотря на переговоры, боевые действия не прекратятся
Об этом заявил Дмитрий Песков

Лула да Силва победил на президентских выборах в Бразилии
Его соперник Флавиу Болсонару требует аннулировать результаты

Против главреда "Пепла" возбудили дело об оправдании терроризма
Он высказывался о "Русском добровольческом корпусе" и легионе "Свобода России"

В России разработали требования к защите дата-центров от атак дронов
После ударов по пяти центрам обработки данных

В Свердловской области сошли с рельсов 20 грузовых вагонов
Семь цистерн загорелись

Удар ВСУ по Воронежу, погибли три человека, 39 пострадали
В городе много разрушений, возникли пожары

Africanews

France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protest
Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.

Human rights activists condemn alleged abduction of Tanzanian govt critic
Human rights activists condemn the alleged abduction of Tanzanian dissident and former opposition official, Twaha Mwaipaya, in Kenya. Tanzania's government, which has cracked down heavily on the opposition, has been accused of attempting to abduct dissidents who have taken refuge in neighbouring Ken

Moscow hosts African leaders for Russia-Africa Summit and Energy Forum
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.

Sudan: Soaring Prices Exacerbate the Food Crisis [ Africanews Today ]
Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.

Russia: flames engulf buildings after Ukrainian drone attack in Voronezh region
At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train.

Dakar prepares to host the 2026, Youth Olympics Africa’s first Olympic event
The countdown is on in Dakar. With just days to go, construction crews are racing against the clock to prepare Senegal’s capital for a historic global sporting event.

Displaced families in Yemen live in dire humanitarian situation
Hundreds of displaced families from Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates are living in camps in Aden amid difficult living conditions and a continuing need for humanitarian assistance following a major Houthi offensive that started in September.

UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central London
Pedestrians have taken over part of London's Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.

Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks
Egypt is moving closer to the regional conflict, after parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.

Fear and misinformation hamper Ebola response efforts in DR Congo
In eastern Congo, fear and misinformation are complicating the Ebola outbreak. After losing her sister and father, 27-year-old Zawadi Kavira Musubao was told she had been poisoned. A pastor blamed evil spirits, while a traditional healer’s potion failed to help.

Sudan experiences massive power outages after RSF drone strikes
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack Monday against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country's east, a government official told AFP.

Nurse killed, health worker injured in DR Congo Ebola attack
A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the World Health Organisation.

Turkish football fans elated about Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor
Fans in Turkey are very happy with Mohamed Salah's transfer from Liverpool to Turkey’s Trabzonspor. The club has gained in popularity following its signing of Egypt's star footballer.

Chris Brown avoids jail over London nightclub bottle attack
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the world

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, injuring four
Russian overnight strikes injured four people in Zaporizhzhia and sparked fires in the Odesa region on Monday. Ukrainian emergency services said an industrial site was hit twice more as firefighters battled the flames.

Nigeria: 50 killed in bandit attack on Taraba village
The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a rural village in eastern Nigeria on Friday has risen to 50, survivors told AFP on Sunday, after more bodies were discovered.

Sudan’s bread crisis deepens as flour shortages and soaring prices hit families
Bread and meat are becoming unaffordable for families in Sudan. In Omdurman, soaring prices are pushing basic food beyond people’s reach. In Blue Nile state, authorities have approved two loaves of bread for 1,000 Sudanese pounds.

Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to Switzerland, tracks 53 contacts
The only confirmed case in Nigeria of Africa's latest deadly Ebola outbreak was evacuated Monday by air from Abuja, the capital, to Switzerland, where she has citizenship. Nigeria has stepped up contact-tracing and screenings at airports.

Netanyahu faces voters in Israel's first election since 7 October
Israelis will vote Tuesday in the country’s first national election since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, national security and the country’s future at the center of a deeply divisive campaign.

Burundi: A fashion show, made out of recycled waste
The "Kamenge Drop" in northern Bujumbura celebrates local youths' talent - and showcases innovative ways of using recycled waste to create something new and aesthetic.

Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life
Skeleton faces, extravagant headdresses and dazzling costumes transformed Mexico City's streets into a colourful spectacle. The annual Catrinas Parade celebrates the country's Day of the Dead traditions.

Suspect in Paris shooting moved to police psychiatric unit
French authorities have transferred to a psychiatric unit a man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs that killed one person and wounded five, prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man, identified as Kevin T., is reportedly suffering from schizophrenia.

US: Nicki Minaj endorses Trump at Michigan Republican rally
Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Michigan, declaring her support for the president. The event also saw Trump renew his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Brazil's Lula clinches re-election, Bolsonaro calls to annul vote
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday to clinch re-election to a fourth non-consecutive term. The leftist icon won just under 52 percent of the vote, according to official results. His rival, Flavio Bolsonaro got 48.2 percent.

Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victory
Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.

'National emergency': 24 dead in Kenya bus crash near site of previous fatal accident
A bus collided with a truck on Kenya's main highway on Sunday, killing at least 24 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident along the same highway linking the capital, Nairobi, with the coastal city of Mombasa.

Ebola: Uganda introduces 21-day quarantine for people entering from DRC
Travellers entering Uganda after visiting DR Congo will face a 21-day quarantine, the country's health minister announced on Sunday. The new screening measures come after Nigeria reported its first case of the virus in a woman returning from Uganda. Kampala insists the country remains Ebola-free.

Serbia: crowds celebrate in Belgrade after Vučić admits defeat
Crowds celebrated in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat for his ruling party in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations.

Brazil: long queues and river journeys mark decisive presidential vote
Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. From canoe journeys in the Amazon to long queues in Rio and a Lula doll in Brasília, voters turned out for the presidential runoff.

Thousands of sheep take over Madrid's streets for Transhumance Festival
Over 1,400 sheep and goats took over Madrid's streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival, which followed a different route this year to avoid a housing protest.

Gabon restores social media access after an eight-month ban
The media regulator pulled the plug on social networks in February blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in society.

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport partially resumes flights after Houthi attacks
The announcement comes after a two-week suspension of operations following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital.

Iranian president blames United States for failure of interim peace deal
Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised, however, that a new attempt should be made to reach an agreement to end the war with the US and Israel.

Over 1,000 arrested in France after a day of mostly peaceful protests
There were clashes after night fall as police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in a number of cities.

Red Cross trains staff as Kenya records its second death from Ebola
It says the fight to contain the virus does not end when a patient dies, saying the handling and burial of the body is just as important.

Niger imposes overnight fuel sales curfew amid nationwide shortage
Petrol stations are not allowed to sell fuel between nine at night and six in the morning to enable suppliers to restock them.

Nigeria's Tinubu defends policies as he launches re-election bid
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, President Bola Tinubu held his first campaign rally on Saturday as he hopes to win a second term in office in the January polls.

Haiti's ex-president Martelly registers as candidate for upcoming election
Haiti’s former president Michel Martelly is running for office again. He presented his candidacy on Friday for the December 13 elections - the country’s first in 10 years. Earlier this month, Haiti’s electoral council overturned a ban on candidates sanctioned by foreign countries.

HIV prevention jab offers hope in Uganda but doses are hard to find
An injectable HIV drug could save huge numbers of people from getting infected in Uganda.
But shortages of lenacapavir mean that those who need it the most often can't get treated with a dose.

Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy. On Thursday, a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile, the UK reported.

New Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial launches in Bunia as DRC struggles
A clinical trial for a new Ebola vaccine is getting underway in DR Congo’s Ituri province. The TUMAini trial will evaluate candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Brazil candidates make final campaign push ahead of presidential runoff
Almost 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

CAR: Former hostages greeted by President Touadéra on return to Bangui
In Central African Republic, three hostages released this week after 10 months in captivity arrived in Bangui aboard a special UN flight. A local government official and two members of the National Election Authority, they were kidnapped in Bambouti in December, on the day of the general election.

Police dispel crowds with tear gas after 16-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Police used tear gas to dispel looters and crowds of onlookers after a high-rise building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed while under construction.

Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.

Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Africa.

Portugal’s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.

Benin earns four nominations at 2026 Africa Tourism Awards
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the 2026 Africa Tourism Awards, putting the West African nation in the spotlight for its cultural heritage and tourism appeal.

Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Experts say deforestation is causing lower water levels on the river, making it muddier and reducing its oxygen content, which makes it more difficult for fish to breed.