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Families fly to Nepal in search for 33 missing British nationals
Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and was widely loved by Norwegians.

NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.

Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC reveals
Alan Greer was investigated by police in 2002 and 2005 for making inappropriate phone calls to women, with one case resulting in a formal police caution.

18 deaths from battery fires show hidden danger of UK's e-bike boom
Fatalities included people who inhaled toxic fumes from fires or became trapped inside burning homes.

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.

What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview
The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.

Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.

Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.

Extra 200 police drafted in to aid force investigating wrong-way crash and fire deaths
Cleveland Police confirms it has support from six local forces and the National Crime Agency.

Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.

'High risk' of lake breaching and causing second flood, warns China
Authorities say a lake formed after a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may breach in the coming days.

Watch: Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.

What we know so far
Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

Watch: How the collapse of a glacier caused such devastation
At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.

Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.

Jacob Elordi on why The Dog Stars had him asking, 'what am I missing' in life?
Sir Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic epic explores the feeling of hope in a pandemic-riddled world.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

Weekly quiz: Who is taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Town gripped by fear' and 'Nepal death toll climbs'
Several papers focus on the violence unfolding in Middlesbrough, described by the Mirror as a town "under seige".

Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war
BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war.

Six months into the Iran war: What has Trump accomplished?
The BBC's Tom Bateman breaks down what Trump has accomplished during the six month war with Iran.

Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend.

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims
Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.

Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.

Rohingya refugees face fierce new wave of hostility in Malaysia
A community that has long felt beleagured is looking over its shoulder again.

Former British-Israeli Hamas hostage married in Tel Aviv
Emily Damari, who was held for 15 months, married partner Dani Amit in a ceremony attended by other ex-hostages.

Tate brothers blast US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.

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Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Has Social Media For Children Just Changed Forever?
Tech giant Meta will pay up to $18billion to settle claims its platforms harm children

Dolly Parton's most iconic BBC moments and timeless hits
Look back at her greatest moments with hits such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and Islands in the Stream

Have expensively assembled Rangers improved at all under 'mortified' McInnes?
After crashing out of the Conference League, questions are mounting for Derek McInnes at Rangers, writes Tom English.

What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?
Bayern Munich start their latest title defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again - so what would constitute success?

Will fast-tracked Itauma become world champion at 21?
Can heavyweight Moses Itauma become world champion at 21 by beating Filip Hrgovic on Saturday or has the fast-tracked Briton arrived too soon?

Why wildcards abound for Venus Williams
Venus Williams has not won a singles match in over a year but has received numerous wildcards to compete. The reasons why go beyond just tennis.

Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Artist defends 'unfinished' O'Sullivan mural
The mural on a snooker club wall has gone viral - but artist says "touch-ups" are still needed.

Al Jazeera

Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts
The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.

Dos Santos and Russell set world records in ‘crazy’ Zurich Diamond League
Dos Santos stormed to victory to set new men's 400m hurdles time, while Russell broke women's 100m hurdles record.

US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic
Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.

Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers
Shortages leave Gaza's lifeguards without essential rescue equipment, as Palestinians flock to the beaches.

Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly
Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.

Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off
The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.

Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.

Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood surpasses 470 as barrier lake threatens
Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.

Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up
Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.

Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.

Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath
Residents of Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are inspecting the aftermath of wildfires.

DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola
Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.

Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search
China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.

Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Thousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.

Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.

US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.

Fired Stars and Stripes journalists sue Trump administration for censorship
Staff at the military newspaper allege US government sought to violate First Amendment rights to free speech.

Anti-migrant protesters burn tents in Ceuta and block Red Cross aid
Anti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.

Federal US judge faces complaint over staunch pro-Israel advocacy
A lawyer has accused Judge Roy Altman, who calls the keffiyeh a 'terror scarf', of anti-Palestinian bias in his remarks.

Chad accuses Sudan of air strike near shared border that killed 12
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.

Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy
A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.

Iran says it will name its terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.

Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears
First phase of Malaysia's repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are 'willing to return voluntarily'.

New Israeli roadblocks entrench siege of homes in West Bank’s Qusra
After weeks of settler siege, three new Israeli gates around Palestinian homes in Qusra raise fears in West Bank.

US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains
Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.

Global Times

Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on Gyirong County mudslide rescue efforts
Xi on Friday chaired a Party leadership meeting to deliberate and make arrangements on rescue and relief efforts after a ...

China requires robotics industry development to suit local conditions and avoid blind rush
Development of the robotics industry must be tailored to local conditions and avoid blind imitation and a rushed, herd-like rush, ...

EU's blame on trade imbalance with China unreasonable; protectionist push ignores structural causes at home: expert
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told French business leaders on Thursday local time that the EU's trade deficit ...

Shadel becomes third typhoon to make landfall in Zhejiang's Yuhuan in two months
Typhoon Shadel, the 18th typhoon of the year, made landfall in Yuhuan, Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, at around 8:05 ...

Huawei 'collecting tuition' from HP carries profound meaning: Global Times editorial

'Chinese hackers' again? Does the US not need evidence?
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Why does US media keep bringing China into the US-Canada trade war?
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DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner
China has long supported the development of the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and remains an important and priority partner, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said Wednesday.

Relief supplies arrive in Gyirong Town of China's Xizang
Vietnamese PM vows to safeguard development interests of Chinese enterprises

Vietnamese PM vows to safeguard development interests of Chinese enterprises
Relief supplies arrive in Gyirong Town of China's Xizang

China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches
East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... 82-year-old Chinese hurdler wins world title, shows healthier, active image of aging: expert “There's no way I could outrun these grandpas!” “I probably couldn't even beat the last-place finisher!” Such comments poured in from Chinese netizens after 82-year-old Chinese athlete Ding Ming won ... Chinese senior official meets with Japanese lawmakers, urges insightful figures to help steer relations onto right track Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Lu Kang on Thursday met with a delegation of young Japanese lawmakers in ...

82-year-old Chinese hurdler wins world title, shows healthier, more active image of aging: expert
China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... “There's no way I could outrun these grandpas!” “I probably couldn't even beat the last-place finisher!” Such comments poured in from Chinese netizens after 82-year-old Chinese athlete Ding Ming won ... Chinese senior official meets with Japanese lawmakers, urges insightful figures to help steer relations onto right track Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Lu Kang on Thursday met with a delegation of young Japanese lawmakers in ...

Chinese senior official meets with Japanese lawmakers, urges insightful figures to help steer relations onto right track
China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... 82-year-old Chinese hurdler wins world title, shows healthier, active image of aging: expert “There's no way I could outrun these grandpas!” “I probably couldn't even beat the last-place finisher!” Such comments poured in from Chinese netizens after 82-year-old Chinese athlete Ding Ming won ... Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Lu Kang on Thursday met with a delegation of young Japanese lawmakers in ...

China's NEV output up 30% in July, penetration rate hits 61%
China's semiconductor profits soar 18.5‑fold in Jan‑July amid 'AI‑driven computing demand, self‑reliance push'

China's semiconductor profits soar 18.5‑fold in Jan‑July amid 'AI‑driven computing demand, self‑reliance push'
China's NEV output up 30% in July, penetration rate hits 61%

New growth drivers power China's industrial profit surge
China's burgeoning new growth drivers are fueling a sustained surge in industrial profits, reflecting the country's accelerating shift toward innovation-driven development.

16th China Int'l Digital Publishing Expo held in China's Shandong
Visitors interact with a digital screen during the 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 27, 2026. The expo will run ... China's semiconductor profits soar 18.5‑fold in Jan‑July amid 'AI‑driven computing demand, self‑reliance push' Profits in China's integrated circuit industry surged 18.5-fold year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026, as the accelerated expansion of the “AI+” initiative and sustained growth in computing-power demand ... China opposes practice of overstretching national security concept: FM on US banning foreign equipment from US energy grid China has always opposed the practice of overstretching the concept of national security and suppressing enterprises from other countries, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday, responding to ...

China opposes practice of overstretching national security concept: FM on US banning foreign equipment from US energy grid
16th China Int'l Digital Publishing Expo held in China's Shandong Visitors interact with a digital screen during the 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 27, 2026. The expo will run ... China's semiconductor profits soar 18.5‑fold in Jan‑July amid 'AI‑driven computing demand, self‑reliance push' Profits in China's integrated circuit industry surged 18.5-fold year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026, as the accelerated expansion of the “AI+” initiative and sustained growth in computing-power demand ... China has always opposed the practice of overstretching the concept of national security and suppressing enterprises from other countries, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday, responding to ...

Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old
What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties
Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection
Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

From record-breaking teens to NCAA talent: The young Chinese athletes poised to shape Asia's sports future
With the 2026 Asian Games less than a month away, China is preparing to send a team that could offer an early glimpse of the country's next generation of sports talent. The Games, scheduled for September 19 to October 4 in Japan, come as a testing ground as ...

Rural tourism thrives in Wuyuan County, E China
China-Russia team unearths fortress, rock art and elite tombs in Altai, revealing a stratified nomadic society linked to ancient China

China-Russia team unearths fortress, rock art and elite tombs in Altai, revealing a stratified nomadic society linked to ancient China
Rural tourism thrives in Wuyuan County, E China

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У пользователей в России перестала открываться "Википедия"
Возможно, ресурс заблокирован

Украинские беспилотники атаковали НПЗ "Славнефть-ЯНОС" в Ярославле
В Подмосковье после атаки загорелся "Магнит"

Умер король Норвегии Харальд V
Ему было 89 лет

СМИ: бизнесмен Илья Трабер отпущен из СИЗО
Обвинения с него не сняты

Войска РФ ударили по складам "Новой почты" в Киевской области
А также по "Эпицентру" в Запорожье

The Bell и "Вёрстка" получили премию имени Политковской
Премию в 2013 году учредила "Новая газета"

Белгородские власти заявили об ударе дрона по машине "скорой"
В сообщении говорится об атаке в городе Шебекино

Русскоговорящих хакеров заподозрили в обмане ИИ-агента SpaceX
Об этом сообщает Reuters со ссылкой на отчет Gambit Security

Трамп заявил, что Путин "не будет атаковать территорию НАТО"
Об этом глава Белого дома сказал в четверг в беседе с журналистами

Глава дипведомства Ватикана провел встречу с помощником Путина
Встреча прошла в рамках визита Пола Ричарда Галлахера в Москву

В Пензе МВД сообщило о мешающих задерживать "правонарушителей"
Из региона поступали сообщения о насильной отправке мужчин на войну

В Харькове при ударе по торговому центру есть погибший и раненые
Об этом сообщают местные власти

Россия объявила персоной нон грата сотрудника посольства Румынии
В ответ на высылку российского дипломата

Умер осужденный за геноцид в Сребренице Ратко Младич
Он скончался в следственном изоляторе в Гааге

Число погибших при пожаре на Амурском ГХК выросло до 15
Поисково-спасательные работы завершены

Во Франции автомобиль въехал в группу людей. Погибли два человека
Полицейские задержали уроженца России

В Петербурге взорвался автомобиль: погиб военнослужащий
Его жена госпитализирована с тяжелыми ранениями

Наводнение в Непале: погибли 353 человека, более 1000 пропали без вести
Среди пропавших без вести – сотни иностранцев

Суд в Армении постановил арестовать бывшего президента Роберта Кочаряна
Сам Кочарян находится в больнице

СМИ: глава ЦРУ предостерег Москву от нападения на страны НАТО
Джон Рэтклифф приехал в Россию с ненаносированным визитом 25 августа

Africanews

Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.

Police in Ceuta clash with anti-migrant protesters as tensions rise
Police in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta clashed with anti-migrant protesters on Thursday, one month after thousands of migrants entered the territory from Morocco.

SA court postpones extradition hearing of UK man charged with murdering family
A court in Johannesburg on Thursday postponed the extradition hearing of British man of Zimbabwean heritage wanted in the UK for the murders of his wife and two daughters.

Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V
Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing
Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave
Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port
A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.

Former Bosnian Serb Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies aged 84
Mladic oversaw the killing of some 8,000 Muslim men and boys in a UN-designated “safe area” in Srebenica in 1995.

Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue
The visit came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization reported that an oil tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senegal ruling party Pastef presses government over 2027 local elections
Senegal is heading toward a crucial political test, with local elections expected in January 2027.

Opposition urges African Union to intervene in Zambia's disputed election
They say the 1 September inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will render scrutiny of the disputed vote “moot”.

South Africa: Family murder suspect Ndodana Tshuma remanded until September
The case will now return to court as South African authorities continue the process that could determine whether Tshuma is extradited to Britain to face the allegations there.

Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies
The Panama Canal is set to reduce daily ship transits in September, as an unusually early dry season and lower rainfall linked to El Niño threaten water supplies.

Rescuers search for survivors follow catastrophic flash floods in Nepal
More than 1,000 people are still missing after a wall of ice, mud, and rock collapsed, sweeping through the region.

Tanzania’s political crisis deepens after VP resignation
Tanzania’s governing party expelled the vice president who resigned this week, in an act of retaliation that will further test the credentials of the East African nation as a place of relative peace and stability.

Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.

Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors
Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.

An endangered frog living in the middle of South Africa's Cape Town
The micro frog - or Microbatrachella capensis - is barely the size of an adult thumbnail and lives in a wetland in the middle of a horse racing track.

Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12, dozens injured
Wildfires are tearing through northeastern Algeria, killing 12 people and injuring dozens.

Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed
Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.

ICC Chief Tomoko Akane vows to defend court after U.S. sanctions
Akane said she had no reason to be targeted and urged Japan, a U.S. ally and ICC member, to press Washington not to escalate the measures.

Fear and mistrust among communities undermine Ebola response efforts
Ebola is spreading in eastern DR Congo and fear and mistrust are putting response efforts at risk. Health workers say better coordination, stronger communication, and local leaders are at the heart of the response.

Ugandan forces showcase skills at military competition amid Gaza deployment row
Teams from across Uganda’s Defense Forces showcased their skills this week at the 2026 edition of the Interforces Drill Competition. The event comes amid controversy over the deployment of soldiers to the Gaza Strip, as part of the International Stabilisation Force.

Nigerian armed groups raise nearly $6 Million in ransoms, study finds
Security is expected to be a major issue in Nigeria's January elections, when President Bola Tinubu will seek a second term.

Ecowas : will the ECO finally become a reality in 2027? [Business Africa]
After more than two decades of delays, ECOWAS is once again promising to launch the single currency.

WHO confirms Uganda Ebola-free, as virus continues to spread in DRC
The World Health Organization has confirmed the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak, but the virus continues to spread in the DRC at a rate alarming health officials.

China tells citizens to leave Taiwan-allied Eswatini
China has told its citizens to immediately leave Eswatini, citing security risks in the African nation that is one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.

District official charged with homicide over ferry disaster that killed 97 people
Zimbabwe police said Wednesday they had arrested a district official on criminal charges of culpable homicide after the sinking of a government-run ferry that claimed at least 97 lives.

Senegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease
Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.

Tunisian coastal town mourn death of residents who drowned at sea
Funerals have taken place for 8 of the 15 migrants who drowned after the boat they were in sank in the Meditteranean.

Kenyan farmers use fertiliser made by bugs to reverse soil degradation
Redworms and black soldier fly larvae are turning organic waste into compost that is better for the soil and improves productivity.

Uganda President’s son Muhoozi announces 2031 presidential bid
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.

Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns
Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned, saying he wants to respect President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s wishes.

‘It’s the people who suffer’: Cubans decry US embargo extension
Cubans struggling with blackouts, fuel shortages and soaring prices voiced frustration after the United States extended its decades-old trade embargo on the island for another year.

China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in Cairo
The two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and ⁠international ​and regional issues of ​common concern.

Kenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weak
Kilifi County in Kenya saw 532 mothers die for every 100,000 live births while the national average was 355 deaths, according to the latest government data in 2022.

Iran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor
Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met.

Police race to respond after gangs storm Kenscoff, kidnapping dozens
Police in Haiti are scrambling to respond after armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in one of the country’s largest mass abductions in years.

Atlantic storm Dolly not Linked to Dolly Parton's death
The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday.

Dolly Parton, country music icon,dies at 80, after a remarkable career spanning music, film and philanthropy
From a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music — leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched generations.

Nigeria orders manhunt after deadly mass kidnapping
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down gunmen accused of killing dozens of people and abducting residents from four villages in Niger state.

Thousands gather in Lagos Nigeria to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birth
Thousands of Muslim worshippers filled the streets of Lagos on Tuesday for Eid al-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with processions, prayers and religious activities. The celebration also highlighted messages of unity and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.

Guinea-Bissau to vote on constitution expanding presidential powers
The referendum is due to take place on August 30, followed by general elections in December. The vote is therefore being closely watched as Guinea-Bissau attempts to move from military rule back toward an elected government

Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton
The move follows the departures of Casemiro and a serious knee injury to Manuel Ugarte, leaving United looking to strengthen in midfield.

Egypt: Sufi muslims celebrate Mawlid al-Nabawi in Cairo
Holding banners and saying religious chants, hundreds of Egyptian Muslims gathered in Cairo on Tuesday to mark the birth of prophet Mohammed.

Washington urges countries to cut economic ties with Tehran
The United States launched a new campaign against Iran, seeking to block all of its potential sources of revenue and telling nations to cut economic ties with Tehran. If countries fail to do so, Washington said they will face US retaliation.

Uganda: Investigations into former Speaker of the House dropped
Ugandan authorities have announced that investigations into the former Speaker of the House, Anita Among, have been dropped. In May, Among was confined to her home in Kampala, following a corruption probe.

Madrid declares Ceuta a “national security interest”
Nearly a month on, the situation in Ceuta remains tense. Around 80,000 people crossed illegally from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Now, Spain has declared Ceuta a “national security interest” and is creating a new coordination body bringing several authorities together.

Tanzania vice president resigns, citing president’s desire for change
Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.

Ethiopia bids to host Africa Cup of Nations 2028 after 52 years
Ethiopia is officially in the race to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, potentially bringing the continent’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than 50 years.