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US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Experts and lawyers called the apparent recovery unprecedented, noting she is believed to be the only known person to survive a lethal injection.

What we know about Christa Pike’s ‘unprecedented' recovery
The BBC's Sarah Smith details the injuries sustained by the US death row inmate after two failed lethal injections, and what comes next.

Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with how to rebuild
Three years on from the attack on Nir Oz, in which 47 people were killed and 76 taken hostage, some survivors have returned to live there.

Military training sites to be investigated following rape and abuse claims at Army college
In August, four young women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the school in Harrogate.

The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.

Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.

Children under 10 should not be given obesity drugs, World Health Organization warns
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization

Man charged with murder after GP found dead at her home
A man is charged with the murder of a GP who was found dead at her home.

Watch: Police raid on gang behind fake gay asylum claims
The arrests come after a BBC investigation in April revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.

Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.

'Dad dragged me out of bed by my hair to work' - rural abuse victims want more support
The National Rural Crime Network says the true picture of rural abuse is often hidden, with survivors often having more barriers to reach support.

What you can do to protect yourself after Asos hacking message
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

‘Hang-xiety’ dread is real but here’s how you can manage it
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.

The 2010s sweet treat that's making a comeback and causing hour-long queues
Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

Jonathan Blow explains why his new game took 10 years to create
Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try

Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in laws around drinking and consent
The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.

Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England
From Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Alex Scott's debut, Phil McNulty assesses what England have learned during this international window.

Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.

Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
Lubna Speitan offered to testify on behalf of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years after a Heathrow bomb plot investigation.

UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns oil giant
The boss of the Norwegian state company says further investment in the UK could be at risk if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.

'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools in Northern Ireland told as energy bills rise
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.

Survivors 'betrayed' after rapist fled to Pakistan while on bail
Amar Ilyas left the UK while on bail for sexual offences, and never returned for his trial.

Nepali families left in limbo as many people missing after floods aren't officially dead
Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.

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Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England
From Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Alex Scott's debut, Phil McNulty assesses what England have learned during this international window.

Honeymoon over as Pocognoli's Scotland suffer domestic disharmony
Sebastien Pocognoli is left with questions to answer after an inert Scotland performance leaves him still searching for his first home win, writes Tom English.

Ronaldo ready to be punished but says Jesus 'broke his word'
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".

Pidcock angry after team-mates hit by police vehicle
Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine.

Why you could represent GB in one of newest Olympic sports
The Los Angeles Olympics are just two years away but you could get there with a new sport as Great Britain's flag football team is on the lookout for new talent.

Al Jazeera

What does a year-long ceasefire in Gaza look like?
Israel attacked Gaza nine days out of 10 during a so-called ceasefire.

Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel
Three years on, the trauma of October 7, 2023, continues to reshape Israel’s politics, wars and place in the world.

Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi
Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said it was an ‘emotional day’ as Lionel Messi ends his international career.

Advocates decry detention of Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh by ICE in US
Arfat Sheikh was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on September 24, advocacy group says.

‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their own words
French students and teachers protesting school conditions spoke with Al Jazeera about their demands.

Three years of Israel’s mass dispossession of West Bank Palestinians
Bedouin families uprooted by Israeli settlers describe a state-backed project of forced transfer in the West Bank.

Palestine: The Lost Team
The forgotten story of the football team that played as Palestine in 1934 — without Arab Palestinian players.

Israeli troops seen smashing memorial in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was spotted smashing a memorial to Palestinians during raids in the occupied West Bank.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia on his first visit since the 2021 coup.

Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport; Saudi forces down missile near Riyadh
Yemeni government says one of the missiles hit Aden airport's runway minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land.

Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?
Iran's oil exports have struggled amid a US blockade. A Russian energy crisis because of Ukrainian attacks could help.

How has Israel’s genocide changed Gaza?
Gaza City’s port was a hub for fishing and tourism before the genocide. Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid shows what’s left.

At least 11 killed as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air force says Russia launched 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in overnight attack.

Yemen’s displaced children dream of returning to school
More than 137,000 students in conflict zones lose access to education, deepening Yemen's already dire schooling crisis.

Finland orders halt to work on Google data centre sites
Finnish opposition has called for measures to prevent power shortages, soaring energy prices caused by data centres.

Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears
Messi scored a goal and created two others as Argentina bid farewell to its most decorated footballer with a 3-0 win.

How three years of Israel’s genocidal war have changed Gaza
War has devastated Gaza’s economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and public services, transforming life.

Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows
Eastern-based parliament votes to replace longtime speaker with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi.

Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: In numbers
Three years of attacks has devastated Gaza, killing tens of thousands, destroying homes, and collapsing basic services.

Israelis pause to mark October 7 Hamas-attack anniversary
Israelis gathered at memorials to mark the moment the Hamas-led attack began on October 7, 2023.

Tree nearly as old as US torn down to expand Mexico border wall
A 200-year-old cottonwood tree has been cut down to make way for a 44-km US-Mexico double border wall despite protests.

What Israeli schools teach
What Israeli schools teach

US stock market hits all-time high as investors continue to bet on AI
The benchmark S&P 500 is up 14 percent this year despite elevated oil prices and US government debt sell-off.

Oman evacuates injured crew from attacked tanker in Strait of Hormuz
India's Foreign Ministry says 11 out of 12 injured crew members on board the On Peace are Indian nationals.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.

Global Times

China's railway passenger trips surpass 250 million as National Day holiday ends
China's railways recorded than 250 million passenger trips from September 23 to Tuesday, as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National ...

Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev to visit China
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board Nikolai Patrushev will visit China from October ...

Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory
A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The ...

China extends gold purchases for 23rd straight month in September
China stepped up its gold purchases in September despite gold market fluctuations - a move an expert said will help ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

China's modernization report card: Why does the West keep asking 'who pays'?
Global Times

Tokyo expresses 'regret,' lodges protest over a US Marine killing in Okinawa. Then what?
Global Times

New professions show China's industrial, livelihood progress
A stream of new occupations is emerging at the forefront of China's new technologies, industries and business models, mirroring industrial upgrading and improvements in people's livelihoods.

20-plus Chinese nationals fleeing Myanmar scam compound shot at close range with AK-47s, CCTV documentary reveals
China rebukes certain Western countries over human rights criticism, says they have no right to lecture it

China rebukes certain Western countries over human rights criticism, says they have no right to lecture it
20-plus Chinese nationals fleeing Myanmar scam compound shot at close range with AK-47s, CCTV documentary reveals

Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan
On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022. China Eastern Airlines files police report after passenger verbally abuses and threatens flight attendant who knelt to apologize over meal cart bump: CATA The China Air Transport Association (CATA) said Monday that China Eastern Airlines had secured evidence and filed a report to the police over an incident in which a China Eastern ...

Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women
Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022. China Eastern Airlines files police report after passenger verbally abuses and threatens flight attendant who knelt to apologize over meal cart bump: CATA The China Air Transport Association (CATA) said Monday that China Eastern Airlines had secured evidence and filed a report to the police over an incident in which a China Eastern ...

China Eastern Airlines files police report after passenger verbally abuses and threatens flight attendant who knelt to apologize over meal cart bump: CATA
Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022. The China Air Transport Association (CATA) said Monday that China Eastern Airlines had secured evidence and filed a report to the police over an incident in which a China Eastern ...

China's EV industry offers competitive options for global consumers, including those in the UK: FM on UK's reported tariff plan on China's NEVs
Expert warns EU '301-style' tool will backfire and erode sincerity in dialogue with China as France, Germany push new EU trade tool

Expert warns EU '301-style' tool will backfire and erode sincerity in dialogue with China as France, Germany push new EU trade tool
China's EV industry offers competitive options for global consumers, including those in the UK: FM on UK's reported tariff plan on China's NEVs

Russian tourism industry eyes attracting more Chinese visitors
During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Chinese brands showcase latest products during FEBRAVA Rio in Rio de Janeiro Visitors learn about the products of Midea during the FEBRAVA Rio at the Riocentro convention and event center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 6, 2026. The three-day FEBRAVA Rio ... Night tours boost holiday consumption across China Tourists cruise the Hetou Old Street scenic area in Fengnan District of Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 3, 2026. During the National Day holiday, night tours were launched ...

Chinese brands showcase latest products during FEBRAVA Rio in Rio de Janeiro
Russian tourism industry eyes attracting Chinese visitors During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Visitors learn about the products of Midea during the FEBRAVA Rio at the Riocentro convention and event center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 6, 2026. The three-day FEBRAVA Rio ... Night tours boost holiday consumption across China Tourists cruise the Hetou Old Street scenic area in Fengnan District of Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 3, 2026. During the National Day holiday, night tours were launched ...

Night tours boost holiday consumption across China
Russian tourism industry eyes attracting Chinese visitors During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Chinese brands showcase latest products during FEBRAVA Rio in Rio de Janeiro Visitors learn about the products of Midea during the FEBRAVA Rio at the Riocentro convention and event center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 6, 2026. The three-day FEBRAVA Rio ... Tourists cruise the Hetou Old Street scenic area in Fengnan District of Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 3, 2026. During the National Day holiday, night tours were launched ...

At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open
China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan
At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday
At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

Wang Manyu holds off tricky Batra as Lebrun, Lin survive scares at WTT China Smash
Budapest draws Chinese travelers during National Day holiday

Budapest draws Chinese travelers during National Day holiday
Wang Manyu holds off tricky Batra as Lebrun, Lin survive scares at WTT China Smash

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Казахстан хочет вернуть своих граждан, воюющих за РФ в Украине
Казахстан ведёт переговоры с Россией по возвращению своих граждан из зоны боевых действий. Об этом сообщил официальный представитель министерства иностранных дел Казахстана Жанболат Усенов. Он уточнил, что МИД реагирует на обращения казахстанцев, желающих вернуться на родину. Ранее группа молодых казахстанцев записала видеообращение с просьбой вернуть их домой. Их родственники рассказали Азаттык Азия, что они поехали на заработки в Россию, но их обманули и отправили на войну против Украины....

Лида Мониава останется в должности директора "Дома с маяком"
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Трамп намерен обсудить с Путиным возможную вспышку чумы в России
Посольство США предупредило американцев о болезни

В Воронежской области несколько сёл остались без света после атаки
Минобороны России заявило о 311 сбитых и перехваченных украинских БПЛА

Россия нанесла удар по Киеву, Кременчугу и Прилукам
Есть погибшие и пострадавшие

В Киеве отреагировали на сведения об импорте в РФ топлива из Кореи
Речь идёт о поставках более 176 тысяч тонн нефтепродуктов

У побережья Сочи возник крупный пожар на борту танкера
Официальной информации о причинах нет

На осуждённого за "дискредитацию" библиотекаря завели новое дело
Речь идёт о жителе НАО Константине Ледкове

В СК сообщили о прекращении дела против Лиды Мониавы
Дело закрыли в связи с отсутствием состава преступления

В РФ возбудили дела против журналистов Лошака и Грозовского
Лошака заочно арестовали

Ландтаг федеральной земли Германии впервые возглавил член АдГ
Речь идёт о Саксонии-Анхальт

Франция провела испытательный пуск стратегической ракеты
За ним наблюдал Макрон

Лауреатом Нобелевской премии по физике стал Фрэнсис Хальцен из Бельгии
Он автор идеи обсерватории нейтрино IceCube

В Германии арестован бывший глава Федеральной разведслужбы
По подозрениям в шпионаже и передаче гостайны

У берегов Болгарии беспилотники атаковали два торговых судна
Одно из них затонуло

Хуситы заявили об атаке на аэропорт Эр-Рияда и нефтяные объекты
Их противники ведут контрнаступление на юге Йемена

Парк "Патриот": задержан директор, арестованы два его заместителя
По делу о взятках

Российские войска атаковали один из мостов через Днепр в Запорожье
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В Подмосковье после атаки дронов горит ЛПДС "Володарская"
Сообщается о двух погибших

Africanews

Libya's eastern-based parliament removes speaker amid growing discontent
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to replace Aguila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdulnabi.

Emotions as Argentina's Lionel Messi plays his last game for his country
The footballer concluded his 21-year run with the national team scoring a goal in the 71st minute of a friendly against Benin.

Nigeria plane crash recovery operation faces difficulties
All 25 people on board, including civilians, died when the military aircraft crashed into a swampy area that is difficult to access.

Tigray drone strikes continue as life resumes in Mekelle
Government-allied forces say they are using drones against Tigray fighters, while markets and local transport are slowly returning to the streets of the regional capital.

Annual sightings of southern right whales bring joy to South African town
In South Africa's coastal town of Hermanus, a marine spectacle takes place every year between the months of June and November, when hundreds of southern right whales migrate from Antarctica to the South African coast.

Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup
Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.

Malian army and Russian fighters retake key city of Kidal, abandoned by rebels
The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured in April by Tuareg separatists who announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced.

Renewed violence in Ethiopia's Tigray leaves dozens of children wounded
Children are among the dozens of civilians killed or injured in Tigray since fighting broke out between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels in September.

Egypt: Interior Ministry denies torture claims of detained journalists
Egypt on Tuesday rejected accusations that detained journalists from an independent fact-checking platform were tortured or mistreated, referring to the allegations as "baseless".

Central Africa faces rising threat from counterfeit and trafficked medicines
Countries in central Africa face a major public health threat from trafficking in medicines, fuelled by a gap between healthcare needs and access to safe, affordable medicine, the UN warned on Tuesday.

World needs 50 million additional teachers by 2030, UNESCO says
The world is projected to need 50 million additional teachers by 2030 according to new data released by UNESCO on World Teachers' Day.

Morocco’s Sale Festival celebrates women filmmakers
The event, which first began recognising Moroccan women in the film industry 22 years ago, continues to examine the opportunities, funding and roles available to women filmmakers.

Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world

Kenya: Chess continues to grow in popularity among prisoners
In Kenya, prisoners have been playing chess for fun and to help with rehabilitation. Among them is 28 year old Brian Gatonye, who says the game has helped him to become less impulsive.

Nigeria air force lowers plane crash toll to 25, civilians among victims
The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said 25 people died in the crash of one of its planes a day earlier, lowering a previous death toll. No survivors were found. Civilian family members travelling aboard the plane were among the victims.

Tigray violence drives risk of Ethiopia-Eritrea war, analyst says
Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels increases risks of an escalation into a wider regional conflict, according to International Crisis Group analyst Magnus Taylor.

Kenya confirms first Ebola death as 28 contacts traced
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died after returning to the country.

EU suspends imports of meat from Namibia over FMD fears
Namibian livestock farmers have temporarily lost access to their largest market over fears of foot-and-mouth disease.

Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fears
A woman reportedly died after contracting pneumonia of an “unknown” cause in Russia, but some experts say there is no immediate cause for alarm over the potential spread of the bacteria.

In Gabon's capital, filling up with diesel has become daily struggle
In Libreville, filling up with diesel has become a real struggle.
Since the end of September, queues have been growing outside service stations across the Gabonese capital. Customers wait in long lines, jerrycans in hand, hoping to get the much-needed fuel.

Yemen fighting intensifies as government forces retake key areas near Bab el-Mandeb
Forces loyal to the government is the man bswuugdud xForces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday.

Several killed in Senegal as heavy rains cause flooding, damage to infrastructure
Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left parts of Senegal’s capital Dakar underwater on Monday with other regions of the country also affected.

Benin's President Wadagni holds talks with Macron during first official visit to France
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Romuald Wadagni to the Elysee Palace on Monday. It’s the Beninese president’s first official visit to France since taking office in May.

Ethiopia: PM vows to secure sea access amid fears of return to war
Following almost two weeks of internal conflict that threatens a wider regional war in Ethiopia, the country's prime minister has vowed that government forces are ready to bring a rebel offensive under control.

Sylvester Stallone: Actor and filmmaker releases memoir
After turning 80 in July, Sylvester Stallone released his memoir dubbed 'Steps' on Tuesday. However Stallone, one of the most successful movie stars and filmmakers in history, insists that for a long time, he had been reluctant to write about his own life.

Ethiopia: Federal forces advance in Tigray [Africanews Today]
Tigray peace forces want to turn the page on the TPLF. Since joining the Ethiopian federal forces, they have claimed to have seized several strategic positions.

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed takes oath of office as Prime Minister
Ethiopia's parliament has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister for the next five years, following the general election in June.

Comoros: Foreign workers struggle in the wake of new law
Since a new law promulgated in July barring foreign nationals from certain jobs in the Comoros, many have voiced concern about their financial situation.

Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.

Goma’s orphaned children find hope through education and solidarity
In Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the consequences of armed conflict continue to weigh heavily on children. For some, violence, displacement and separation from their families have left deep and difficult-to-measure scars.

Israel marks October 7 attacks with national memorial ceremonies
Official state ceremonies marking three years since the October 7 attacks are expected to take place later on Monday in Jerusalem, with Israeli officials in attendance.

Russia: Foreign minister praises governemt in Kabul
Sergey Lavrov praised the government in Kabul as he spoke at a meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, adding that Moscow is interested in helping the country bolster counter-terrorism measures.

Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to three scientists for breakthrough research
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.

A new UN Chief, an old institution and a world in crisis
The next UN secretary-general will take charge of an institution under pressure to restore its influence, tackle financial challenges and adapt to a changing world.

Food prices rising in Kenya as climate change strains supply
Climate change has started hitting the food markets in Kenya and shoppers are feeling the pinch. In the capital Nairobi and across much of the country, rising prices are forcing consumers to make tough choices - buying and eating less.

Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon
Guinean opposition politician Aliou Bah, who was jailed for insulting junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, was granted a presidential pardon Friday after nearly two years behind bars.

Brazil's presidential election heads to runoff between Bolsonara and Lula
Brazil presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff October 25 for the top job after neither won a majority in Sunday's vote.

Spain begins dismantling migrant camp on Ceuta beach
Authorities began on Sunday to remove a migrant camp on the beach of Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa, ahead of a mid-October visit by Spain's king and queen, police said.

Yemeni government forces launch major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory
Government forces in Yemen have launched a major military operation to retake the territory seized by Houthi rebels last month.

Ethiopia's federal forces retake Tigrayan capital Mekelle
Ethiopian federal forces were in full control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, a local journalist said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.

Iran sets up military training camp for volunteers in face of US threats
Iran on Saturday inaugurated a second makeshift military training base in the capital Tehran, in a show of defiance as the US threatens to "blow up" and "annihilate" Iran.

Eight countries including China join military exercises in Russia
Troops from eight countries including China have been participating in joint military exercises in Russia. The exercise concluded on Saturday after conducting coordinated ground and air operations, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

Persistent violence stalling African development, Burundi's Ndayishimiye tells summit
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye says at an African Union meeting in El Alamein, Egypt, that persistent violence across Africa is taking a toll on farming, education and development.

Ethiopian forces recapture Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters
Ethiopian federal forces have taken Mekelle airport, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters last month.

Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed attacks against facilities of Aramco, the world's largest oil company, in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

Ethiopia’s Oromo celebrate Irreecha and call for peace as federal forces enter Mekelle
Tens of thousands of Oromo gathered in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa on Saturday to celebrate the thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. The gathering took place amid reports that federal forces had entered Mekelle, the capital of the northern region of Tigray.

African leaders call for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit
African heads of state and business leaders gathered in Egypt on Saturday for the inaugural El-Alamein Africa Forum. They called for the continent to unlock its capital to finance growth and reduce reliance on external funding.

At least 17 people killed in Kenya road crash, most of them Catholic pilgrims
A crash involving multiple vehicles on a highway to the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa on Saturday killed 17 people, most of them pilgrims on the way to a prayer site, officials said.

Loud explosions heard Yemeni capital amid reports of Saudi strikes
The internationally-recognised government says attacks target the rebel group's positions across the country.