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Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister.

Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
A terminally-ill man was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours.

Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of next UK heatwave
Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived.

The avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides
Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.

Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.

Closing down streets so children can play
In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults.

Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills two and injures others, officials say
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.

Couple woke to find shirtless intruder in Travelodge room
Kim Hutchison says she was "petrified" to see a man in just shorts at the end of her bed in a Dundee Travelodge.

Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.

New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force
The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.

Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamourising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.

The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

Are summer sandals killing your feet?
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'
In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.

UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain'
Among Wednesday's headlines are oil companies' profits from the Iran war and "super-rain" in Britain.

Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test
The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

Major search under way for boy, 13, missing at sea
Emergency services were called to Hornsea, East Yorkshire, at about 18:00 BST.

Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.

Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal
The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her third child on Monday.

Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.

Watch: Moment passenger train crashes into trailer carrying straw bales
Railway authorities in Poland said the driver was intoxicated when he stopped his vehicle on the tracks as barriers closed.

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Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?
Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.

Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah
Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah.

Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score
Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.

Man Utd set to appoint ex-Hearts boss Olid as women's manager
Manchester United are set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their women's manager to replace Marc Skinner.

Drinking culture embedded in cricket - Stokes
Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol.

Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find
Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £1m pay-day.

Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record
Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Al Jazeera

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.

Protesters demand answers from ICE after second man dies at Delaney Hall
Anger is growing after a 41-year-old Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died at an ICE detention centre.

Israel approves $37m to seize more than 70 occupied West Bank sites
The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel's control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.

US stock market hits record high amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices fall as US officials tout progress in talks to reopen critical waterway.

Armed man arrested at Trump’s LA golf course ahead of president’s visit
Loaded pistol and rifle among items found in suspect's pocket, car and home following arrest, police say.

Ceuta and Melilla: Why Europe’s African border remains a flashpoint
The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.

Ukrainian man chased by exploding drone recounts his terror
A Ukrainian man has relived the moment a suspected Russian drone chased him before it blew up.

Iran war live: Tehran-Oman talks on Hormuz ‘positive’; ship hit in Red Sea
Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding 'positively' as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.

US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador amid deepening diplomatic spat
An official has indicated that the visa revocation does not mean Brazil's ambassador will be expelled from the US.

Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7
Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say. 

One killed, 12 injured in Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
The latest attack comes after at least 27 people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine earlier this week.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected
Revenue was up more than 90 percent from the same period a year ago, beating analyst expectations.

How the far right weaponised the Ceuta crisis
More than 72 migrants died trying to reach Ceuta, but within hours the tragedy had become a political flashpoint.

Funeral for family killed in US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island
The funeral for a couple and their toddler took place after they were killed in the US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island.

Death toll rises to 87 in India’s flood-stricken Assam
Flood victims in India’s Assam district are living in makeshift shelters after monsoon rains caused widespread flooding.

Six years on, Beirut blast families still await justice
Families of victims of the Beirut port blast marked six years since the explosion by demanding truth and accountability.

National Guard deployment to Washington, DC, will cost US roughly $1.4bn
The figure offers a glimpse of how much taxpayer money will be spent on a deployment that has been widely criticised.

US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks
Negotiators are working to expand safe shipping through the strait, though key differences remain unresolved.

US court deals blow to Trump’s bid to scrap climate grant programme
A US federal appeals court says EPA likely acted unlawfully in trying to cancel Biden-era clean energy grants.

How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe?
Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent.

‘I wanted to hug whatever remained’: Gaza families’ 3-year wait for funeral
Thousands gather for mass funeral of 112 members of Abu Shreia and al-Hassaina families killed in 2023 Israeli attack.

Kosovo finds third wartime mass grave site as officials widen search
Excavation work continues as officials believe that there could be people buried dating back to the Kosovo war.

Shop owners dismantle businesses after Israeli demolition orders
Shop owners dismantle businesses after Israeli demolition orders

Argentina grain exports halt as maritime pilots strike over Milei decree
More than 45 vessels have been affected by the strike at Argentinian ports.

Evacuations ordered as Guatemala volcano erupts
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted Monday, triggering an orange alert and evacuations near the deadly 2018 eruption site.

Global Times

Reported US curbs on Chinese data center parts and solar tariffs are trade barriers hurting US firms
The Trump administration is considering fresh restrictions on Chinese-made data center components and is also preparing possible tariffs and a ...

China's major science facility achieves rare isotope observation, extends boundaries of nuclear landscape
Researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and their collaborators have observed ...

Trump says Iran to be hit hard if Hormuz Strait not reopened soon
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran will be "hit very hard" if the Strait of Hormuz is not ...

Unitree Robotics kicks off STAR market IPO pricing, expected to exceed 5.9 billion in value
Chinese robot maker Unitree Robotics began a preliminary inquiry for its initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the STAR ...

Will fewer Chinese students make the US 'safer'?: Global Times editorial

Does Nike's reduction in distributors indicate a decline in China's consumer power?: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: China-SK auto chain co-op not optional, opportunity for E.Asia
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Chinese homegrown brands become new draw for global visitors
Before boarding her flight to Shanghai in east China, Saudi tourist Fay had already planned exactly where she wanted to shop. Saved on her phone was a curated list of Chinese brands she had discovered on social media. Instead of luxury boutiques, her itinerary featured ...

Chinese AI smart blackboard goes viral online, hailed as 'future of education'
DeepSeek V4 Flash hailed as 'Ferrari at bicycle prices' as netizens say AI race is about scaled deployment, not pure edge in capability

DeepSeek V4 Flash hailed as 'Ferrari at bicycle prices' as netizens say AI race is about scaled deployment, not pure edge in capability
Chinese AI smart blackboard goes viral online, hailed as 'future of education'

PLA Air Force unveils three-drone system with GJ-3A debut, providing intel to Army, Navy, Rocket Force
State media released footage on Tuesday showing the PLA Air Force's systematic application of three types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which provide intelligence support to the PLA Army, Navy ... Typhoon Dolphin's track and impact to become clearer after August 6; Shanghai, Zhejiang may be affected: authority Typhoon Dolphin is still far away from China and won't affect its waters before August 6. It is forecast to enter the East China Sea on August 8 via the ... Chinese, US scientists awarded COSPAR William Nordberg Medal; Wang Jinsong becomes first Chinese recipient Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal, a major international award recognizing distinguished contributions to the application of space science, CCTV News ...

Typhoon Dolphin's track and impact to become clearer after August 6; Shanghai, Zhejiang may be affected: authority
PLA Air Force unveils three-drone system with GJ-3A debut, providing intel to Army, Navy, Rocket Force State media released footage on Tuesday showing the PLA Air Force's systematic application of three types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which provide intelligence support to the PLA Army, Navy ... Typhoon Dolphin is still far away from China and won't affect its waters before August 6. It is forecast to enter the East China Sea on August 8 via the ... Chinese, US scientists awarded COSPAR William Nordberg Medal; Wang Jinsong becomes first Chinese recipient Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal, a major international award recognizing distinguished contributions to the application of space science, CCTV News ...

Chinese, US scientists awarded COSPAR William Nordberg Medal; Wang Jinsong becomes first Chinese recipient
PLA Air Force unveils three-drone system with GJ-3A debut, providing intel to Army, Navy, Rocket Force State media released footage on Tuesday showing the PLA Air Force's systematic application of three types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which provide intelligence support to the PLA Army, Navy ... Typhoon Dolphin's track and impact to become clearer after August 6; Shanghai, Zhejiang may be affected: authority Typhoon Dolphin is still far away from China and won't affect its waters before August 6. It is forecast to enter the East China Sea on August 8 via the ... Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal, a major international award recognizing distinguished contributions to the application of space science, CCTV News ...

China's services trade expands 8.3% in H1 as knowledge-intensive exports drive new growth momentum
China releases mandatory national standard for autonomous driving system safety

China releases mandatory national standard for autonomous driving system safety
China's services trade expands 8.3% in H1 as knowledge-intensive exports drive new growth momentum

China's "Ice City" fuels summer boom with indoor attractions
Alejandra Palacios found herself moving from summer heat to winter chill in just a matter of minutes. One moment, she was strolling in almost 30-degree-Celsius warmth in summer clothes; the next, she was bundled in a thick down jacket as the temperature plunged to around minus 10 degrees ...

Kazakhstan reportedly plans new China routes as expert highlights economic benefits
Kazakhstan and China have discussed opening new scheduled air routes and the possible establishment of a joint regional airline serving domestic and international destinations, Kazakhstan's Civil Aviation Committee said, according ... CXMT emerges as fastest-growing DRAM supplier: report A second-quarter report released by market research firm Counterpoint Research on Tuesday showed that the Chinese memory-chip giant CXMT's market share surged 716 percent year-on-year to 7 percent, making it ... China's Panda, Dim Sum bonds enable international green financing goals: report China's capital market supports “decarbonization, adaptation, and resilience” goals internationally as it emerges as a growing channel for global climate finance through selling Panda bonds –yuan-denominated bonds issued by overseas ...

CXMT emerges as fastest-growing DRAM supplier: report
Kazakhstan reportedly plans new China routes as expert highlights economic benefits Kazakhstan and China have discussed opening new scheduled air routes and the possible establishment of a joint regional airline serving domestic and international destinations, Kazakhstan's Civil Aviation Committee said, according ... A second-quarter report released by market research firm Counterpoint Research on Tuesday showed that the Chinese memory-chip giant CXMT's market share surged 716 percent year-on-year to 7 percent, making it ... China's Panda, Dim Sum bonds enable international green financing goals: report China's capital market supports “decarbonization, adaptation, and resilience” goals internationally as it emerges as a growing channel for global climate finance through selling Panda bonds –yuan-denominated bonds issued by overseas ...

China's Panda, Dim Sum bonds enable international green financing goals: report
Kazakhstan reportedly plans new China routes as expert highlights economic benefits Kazakhstan and China have discussed opening new scheduled air routes and the possible establishment of a joint regional airline serving domestic and international destinations, Kazakhstan's Civil Aviation Committee said, according ... CXMT emerges as fastest-growing DRAM supplier: report A second-quarter report released by market research firm Counterpoint Research on Tuesday showed that the Chinese memory-chip giant CXMT's market share surged 716 percent year-on-year to 7 percent, making it ... China's capital market supports “decarbonization, adaptation, and resilience” goals internationally as it emerges as a growing channel for global climate finance through selling Panda bonds –yuan-denominated bonds issued by overseas ...

Outsmarting climate change with high-tech at Mogao Grottoes
Visitors to the Mogao Grottoes often find themselves lost in reverie before the exquisite murals and delicate sculptures, swept away by centuries of Buddhist art and history. 'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Chinese film screening brings cultural insights, shared joy to Zimbabwean audience Laughter and cheers rippled through a packed cinema in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Saturday as scenes from the vibrant Chinese comedy-drama "One and Only" unfolded on the big screen.

'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists
Outsmarting climate change with high-tech at Mogao Grottoes Visitors to the Mogao Grottoes often find themselves lost in reverie before the exquisite murals and delicate sculptures, swept away by centuries of Buddhist art and history. For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Chinese film screening brings cultural insights, shared joy to Zimbabwean audience Laughter and cheers rippled through a packed cinema in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Saturday as scenes from the vibrant Chinese comedy-drama "One and Only" unfolded on the big screen.

Chinese film screening brings cultural insights, shared joy to Zimbabwean audience
Outsmarting climate change with high-tech at Mogao Grottoes Visitors to the Mogao Grottoes often find themselves lost in reverie before the exquisite murals and delicate sculptures, swept away by centuries of Buddhist art and history. 'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Laughter and cheers rippled through a packed cinema in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Saturday as scenes from the vibrant Chinese comedy-drama "One and Only" unfolded on the big screen.

AUBL aims to build Asia's own college basketball culture
As this year's Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) enters the knockout stage after three days of competition in Hangzhou of East China's Zhejiang Province, attention beyond the race for the championship has also risen.

'Wandering Earth 3' script keeps being revised amid China's rapid tech progress: director
5,800-year-old Chinese site yields 7 fire pits resembling the Big Dipper

5,800-year-old Chinese site yields 7 fire pits resembling the Big Dipper
'Wandering Earth 3' script keeps being revised amid China's rapid tech progress: director

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Роскомнадзор затруднил работу популярных VPN-сервисов
О техническиих трудностях сообщили пользователи Amnezia, Paper VPN и других VPN-сервисов

На алтайскую активистку завели дело об "оправдании терроризма"
Утверждается, что поводом для дела стала песня "Интернационал"

Цены на бензин в Красноярске вернулись к "допутинским"
На время визита Путина в город цены на АЗС резко снизились

Основатель ЧВК "Ястреб" Марущенко осуждён на 18 лет
Он признал себя виновным в убийстве, похищениях людей и обмане военнослужащих

В лучшие вузы РФ по "военным" квотам зачислили более 4 тысяч человек
Это почти в полтора раза больше показателей прошлого года

Путин подписал закон об ограничениях для уехавших россиян
Юристы и правозащитники назвали документ "законом о фактическом лишении гражданства"

Автобиографию Бориса Надеждина изымают из продажи в России
3 августа политик сообщил, что покинул Россию

В Томске радиоведущего арестовали за донаты ФБК
Из-за пожертвований ФБК в России судили более 200 человек

Россияне все чаще интересуются гражданством островных государств
В частности, Наоэро, Вануату, Сан-Томе и Принсипи, Маврикия

Музыкант Михалок заочно приговорён в Беларуси к 4 годам
Он известен как лидер групп "Ляпис Трубецкой" и BRUTTO

В России остановили продажу 70 тысяч бутылок напитков из Армении
Запреты вводятся российскими властями в последние недели

Склад Wildberries под Самарой уничтожен после атаки дронов
Пожар охватил 160 тысяч квадратных метров из 180

CIT: в июле жертвами войны в Украине стали 634 мирных жителя
Это самый большой показатель с апреля 2022 года

Bloomberg: объём переработки нефти в РФ упал до уровня 2002 года
На фоне украинских атак на НПЗ

Суд в РФ признал ОУН, УПА и Бандеру "пособниками нацистов"
По иску Генпрокуратуры

США ввели санкции против Сухопутных войск России
И Главного ракетно-артиллерийского управления Минобороны

Аналитики: Россия наращивает "теневой флот" газовозов
В преддверии запрета ЕС на импорт СПГ

На Надеждина составили протокол из-за интервью "Медузе"
По делу о "нежелательной организации"

В Сызрани горит местный нефтеперерабатывающий завод — Astra. Власти Самарской области пока не комментировали это
На момент публикации новости в Генштабе ВСУ не сообщали об атаке на Сызранский НПЗ

Сайты ряда банков РФ перестали открываться в зарубежных браузерах
Они открываются через "Яндекс Браузер"

Africanews

WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri

EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisis
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.

Supernatural mini-series 'Possession' explores legacy of colonialism
The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.

Thousands attend funeral for Zimbabwe family murdered in Britain
Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.

Mayor of Melilla calls on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone
Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta

Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut
Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind "Avengers: Endgame."

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawa

Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwave
As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.

DR Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Bunia
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip truce
They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.

Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide at Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers
Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese

Human rights group warns against anti-migrant harassment in South Africa
Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.

Algeria parts ways with coach Vladimir Petković after World Cup
Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir Petković by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.

Cargo ship reports being struck as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.

AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.

Mining overhaul could raise $883 million for Mali projects
Mali could raise up to 883 million dollars from recent mining reforms to help fund energy, water and transport projects, according to the country’s finance minister.

Families await word of loved ones after deadly Morocco-Spain crossing
Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives days after a deadly mass crossing into Spain's enclave of Ceuta, while thousands of migrants who remain in the territory queue for their first food aid after days without assistance.

Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care, wife says
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is reportedly in intensive care after his condition dramatically worsened in custody. His wife says the 70-year-old is now in critical condition at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, with medical sources describing him as unresponsive.

Zimbabwe mourns mother and daughters killed in the UK
The bodies of Zimbabwean national Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters have arrived in Harare ahead of their burial in Bulawayo. The trio were allegedly killed in the United Kingdom last month, while the children's father remains in custody in South Africa.

Xenophobia shatters Ghanaian entrepreneur's dream in South Africa
Emmanuel Akuoko did not return to Ghana with the wealth he had promised his family. Instead, he came back with the bitter feeling of having been forced to dismantle more than a decade of his life in just a few days

Ceuta surge: did Morocco ease border controls, and if so, why?
Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has seen a sharp surge in migrant arrivals, prompting questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls.

Fans await Vozinha at Santiago's airport after visa complications
A huge crowd gathered at santiago's airport sporting flags, banners and drums, as Vozinha finally arrived in Chile on Sunday to join his new side Colo-Colo.

Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother
Uganda's military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollution
From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills... Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted bays

DRC: Kinshasa residents try to maintain daily life as ebola worsens elsewhere
People living in Kinshasa are trying to maintain their daily routines, even as the ebola outbreak is worsening in other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ghana moves to jail farmers who repurpose cocoa land without approval
Ghana's parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval.

Italian navy boards suspected Russian tanker in the Mediterranean
The Italian Navy said its troops boarded a tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday it claimed was linked to Russia.

Ghana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods
The Economic Community of West African States is giving Ghana a helping hand in the wake of the country's recent devastating floods. ECOWAS is donating $250,000, which is intended to help victims.

Morocco says 11 died in Ceuta crossing attempt, while Spain puts it at 72
Morocco's interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.

Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prison
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy after completing a one-year prison sentence. In his first public message following his release, Mara urged Malians to forgive one another and expressed concern over the disappearance of his lawyer.

English FA to drop support for Infantino's re-election
The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.

Driver in deadly Algeria bus crash was on drugs, investigators say
The driver of a bus that plunged into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing 28 people, was under the influence of drugs and travelling at more than twice the speed limit, prosecutors said after a preliminary investigation.

Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja's 'Jazz Across Continents' festival
Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.

30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme
Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.

Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for permission" from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino
European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.

Guinea opts out of planned ECOWAS single currency, the eco
Guinea says it’s opting out of the ECOWAS single currency. The 12 member West African economic bloc is set to launch the monetary union and eco currency in July 2027. Guinea is the first member state to say it's retaining its national currency.

Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of 'launching open war'
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of launching a military offensive on Saturday, reigniting fears of a return to war.

Life in Spanish enclave of Ceuta resumes after sudden migrant surge
Life in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is slowly getting back to normal, residents say, days after a sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants entered the tiny territory on the tip of North Africa. Most of the migrants have returned to Morocco and shops and cafes are starting to reopen.

Moroccan migrants return from Ceuta tired and disillusioned
Tired and disappointed, migrants pushed back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta returned to Morocco on Saturday, eager to get home. A sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants over the course of a few days, triggered an international crisis and saw Spain deploy armed forces to the tiny territory.

Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor
Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence
The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza
Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll
Macky Sall’s bid to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres could be in trouble after the Security Council’s first informal straw poll.

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave
France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in years.

48,000 migrants return to Morocco after massive influx into Spanish enclave
Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey.

Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after worldwide pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne
A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.