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US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats
Trump says the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics have not been confirmed by Danish officials.

'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.

Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death
Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.

A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.

Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then Princess of Wales' death.

When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.

Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week
After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says
The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut.

Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it?
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are.

The Papers: 'Monstrous words' and 'Russia to ramp up war'
The fallout from Earl Spencer's book about Princess Diana leads most papers on Saturday.

AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators
The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.

Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

Nepo baby is a horrific term, says Zeta-Jones
The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.

Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes
The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

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Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.

Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut.

Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals
World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.

Arsenal open to Dowman loan in right circumstances
Arsenal are open to allowing teenage prodigy Max Dowman to leave the club on loan this term if it aids his development.

Oxford apologise for United 93 shirt advert
Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Al Jazeera

Ugo Ugochukwu: Road to F1
Ugo Ugochukwu has become the first American driver to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

Russia’s elections are more than political theatre
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.

Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.

Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 to shatter Alonso’s London honeymoon
Chelsea left with one point from their last three Premier League games after a 3-0 defeat at neighbours Brentford.

Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest
Protestors gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center after President Trump’s plans to close the arts venue.

Brazilian police capture suspected serial killer disguised as a woman
Brazilian police say they will reopen dozens of cases after they arrested a self-confessed serial killer.

Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Bad weather has pushed authorities to begin operations to right the capsized ferry.

UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
The boat lacked safety gear and took on water before interception by UK Border Force, authorities say.

Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing
Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of ‘fake news.’

The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?
The floods raised concerns about cross-border warnings that experts say can no longer be ignored.

Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Unions warn that fuel subsidy cuts in the IMF deal could trigger renewed protests and rising costs.

North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
The country rebukes the UN atomic agency's 'double standards' and says nuclear status is 'irreversible'.

Report: More US troops have died in Iran war than Pentagon says
The Pentagon publicly lists 18 US military deaths since the Iran war began.

South Africans voice their anger as hundreds hold femicide vigil
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Cape Town on Friday at a vigil for victims of femicide in South Africa.

US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
US judges affirm migrants must have opportunities to voice safety concerns before deportation to unfamiliar nations.

Iranian women defy law and run Tehran race without hijab
Hundreds of Iranian women defy hijab law in Tehran 10K race.

Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops
Google discloses first breakout by Gemini following similar incidents by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI.

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
New law allows tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.

Israeli strike on motorcycle kills Palestinian in Gaza City, injures child
Separate attacks struck central refugee camps as officials warned Gaza's health sector faces total collapse.

Iran war live: Saudi danger alerts blare, Trump extends Iran sanctions
Tens of thousands take to the streets in support of the Houthis in Sanaa; Trump extends sanctions on Iran.

Trump says Denmark deal gives US security ‘control’ over Greenland
Trump says the US will gain ‘permanent control’ over security in Greenland under a deal with Denmark.

Super Macklemore 64: Video game mocks Sheeran concert controversy
In Super Macklemore 64, players are chased by a giant Ed Sheeran, dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts.

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 attacks in 24 hours
The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.

Trump says deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a US defence pact next week, pending approval from both parliaments.

Global Times

Chinese Vice Premier to visit US for economic and trade talks from Sep 19-23: MOFCOM
As agreed upon by both China and the US, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to the ...

Two generations of an American family forge a century-long connection with a town in Northwest China through medicine, memories and enduring affection
Across two generations of an American family, Victor Plymire put down roots in Huangyuan, Northwest China's Qinghai Province, for nearly ...

Chinese Embassy condemns US support for Philippine provocations near Xianbin Jiao
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines strongly condemned the US Embassy in the Philippines for its indiscriminate backing and encouragement ...

Intelligent connected NEVs set to boost China's auto industry upgrade
The intelligent connected new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is anticipated to contribute greatly to the upgrading of China's automobile industry, ...

95 years on, some in Japan still cling to militarist fantasies: Global Times editorial

Preparing for warfare on moon? US seeks to turn lunar orbit into powder keg
Global Times

Pragmatic delivery for BRICS' third decade
Evandro Menezes de Carvalho

GT Voice: China-US collaboration in AI not an option but an imperative
Global Times

China's farmed caviar eases pressure on wild sturgeon
China's booming sturgeon-farming and caviar industry is providing the global market with a legal and sustainable alternative to wild caviar, helping curb demand for illegally harvested roe and ease pressure on vulnerable sturgeon populations. This transformation is visible in Yidu, a city along the Yangtze ...

Vietnamese student pursues TCM dream in S China's Guangxi
China plays important role in driving regional, world economic development: Thai PM

China plays important role in driving regional, world economic development: Thai PM
Vietnamese student pursues TCM dream in S China's Guangxi

Mudslide hits SW China's Sichuan, 5 missing
Five people are missing after a mudslide hit southwest China's Sichuan Province early Saturday, local authorities said. The mudslide occurred near Shijiagou Tunnel in Yanbian County, Panzhihua ... London event promotes China-Britain cultural, people-to-people exchanges Around 150 scholars, officials and representatives from the business, culture, education, and media sectors gathered in central London on Thursday for an event aimed at promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges ... 11th China International Food & Catering Expo kicks off in Changsha Visitors take photos of exhibits during the 11th China International Food & Catering Expo in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 18, 2026. The expo kicked off here on Friday, ...

London event promotes China-Britain cultural, people-to-people exchanges
Mudslide hits SW China's Sichuan, 5 missing Five people are missing after a mudslide hit southwest China's Sichuan Province early Saturday, local authorities said. The mudslide occurred near Shijiagou Tunnel in Yanbian County, Panzhihua ... Around 150 scholars, officials and representatives from the business, culture, education, and media sectors gathered in central London on Thursday for an event aimed at promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges ... 11th China International Food & Catering Expo kicks off in Changsha Visitors take photos of exhibits during the 11th China International Food & Catering Expo in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 18, 2026. The expo kicked off here on Friday, ...

11th China International Food & Catering Expo kicks off in Changsha
Mudslide hits SW China's Sichuan, 5 missing Five people are missing after a mudslide hit southwest China's Sichuan Province early Saturday, local authorities said. The mudslide occurred near Shijiagou Tunnel in Yanbian County, Panzhihua ... London event promotes China-Britain cultural, people-to-people exchanges Around 150 scholars, officials and representatives from the business, culture, education, and media sectors gathered in central London on Thursday for an event aimed at promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges ... Visitors take photos of exhibits during the 11th China International Food & Catering Expo in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Sept. 18, 2026. The expo kicked off here on Friday, ...

China's high-tech FDI surges in first 8 months of 2026
China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and long‑arm jurisdiction, Chinese FM says in response to US' Russia sanctions bill

China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and long‑arm jurisdiction, Chinese FM says in response to US' Russia sanctions bill
China's high-tech FDI surges in first 8 months of 2026

China's property market sees major changes in supply and demand: official
China's property market has seen major changes in supply and demand and entered a new phase increasingly centered on existing housing stock, an official said Friday. The share of second-hand home transactions in total housing transactions rose from 27 percent in 2020 to 46 percent ...

China firmly opposes EU's reported move to press China to cap hybrid car exports: MOFCOM
Commenting on some media reports that said the EU asks China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe, otherwise they may face higher tariffs, a spokesperson for the ... Huawei, Seres reported to adjust EV collaboration model, sparking heated market discussion Chinese tech giant Huawei and automaker Seres Group have announced an adjustment to their cooperation model for the luxury automotive brand AITO. China's property market sees major changes in supply and demand: official China's property market has seen major changes in supply and demand and entered a new phase increasingly centered on existing housing stock, an official said Friday.

Huawei, Seres reported to adjust EV collaboration model, sparking heated market discussion
China firmly opposes EU's reported move to press China to cap hybrid car exports: MOFCOM Commenting on some media reports that said the EU asks China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe, otherwise they may face higher tariffs, a spokesperson for the ... Chinese tech giant Huawei and automaker Seres Group have announced an adjustment to their cooperation model for the luxury automotive brand AITO. China's property market sees major changes in supply and demand: official China's property market has seen major changes in supply and demand and entered a new phase increasingly centered on existing housing stock, an official said Friday.

China's property market sees major changes in supply and demand: official
China firmly opposes EU's reported move to press China to cap hybrid car exports: MOFCOM Commenting on some media reports that said the EU asks China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe, otherwise they may face higher tariffs, a spokesperson for the ... Huawei, Seres reported to adjust EV collaboration model, sparking heated market discussion Chinese tech giant Huawei and automaker Seres Group have announced an adjustment to their cooperation model for the luxury automotive brand AITO. China's property market has seen major changes in supply and demand and entered a new phase increasingly centered on existing housing stock, an official said Friday.

China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja
Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar. China's micro-drama users surpass 800 million as market tops 100 billion yuan: NRTA officials China's micro-drama users have surpassed 800 million, and the market exceeded 100 billion yuan in 2025, a senior broadcasting official said on Thursday, as the country released 430,000 micro-dramas in ...

Ditan book fair expands to record size
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar. China's micro-drama users surpass 800 million as market tops 100 billion yuan: NRTA officials China's micro-drama users have surpassed 800 million, and the market exceeded 100 billion yuan in 2025, a senior broadcasting official said on Thursday, as the country released 430,000 micro-dramas in ...

China's micro-drama users surpass 800 million as market tops 100 billion yuan: NRTA officials
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar. China's micro-drama users have surpassed 800 million, and the market exceeded 100 billion yuan in 2025, a senior broadcasting official said on Thursday, as the country released 430,000 micro-dramas in ...

Chinese netizens question Asian Games organizing capacity after multiple teams stranded for hours at Nagoya airport amid poor logistics
Athletes from China and several other countries and regions were stranded for hours near Nagoya airport on Wednesday after transport arrangements broke down, leaving some waiting nearly six hours without food as they tried to reach their accommodations ahead of the Asian Games, Xinhua News Agency reported on ...

China targets 12th straight Asian Games gold-medal sweep as athletes arrive in Japan
Chinese team's 12-year wait for Asian Games cricket return ends without a match

Chinese team's 12-year wait for Asian Games cricket return ends without a match
China targets 12th straight Asian Games gold-medal sweep as athletes arrive in Japan

Svoboda.org

США и Дания достигли соглашения по вопросу о Гренландии
Соглашение будет бессрочным

Президент США Трамп подписал законопроект о санкциях против России
Документ назван в честь его соавтора сенатора Линдси Грэма

Более 1300 наблюдателей от "Яблока" и КПРФ не пустили на участки
Есть и случаи давления на них

Пропавшая кандидат в Госдуму Юлия Кузнецова опубликовала видео
Её местонахождение по-прежнему не известно

Российские военные сбросили бомбы на Сумы, есть погибшие
Пострадали не менее 10 человек

Макрон обсудил с лидерами партий возросшую российскую угрозу
А также Ближний Восток и рост цен на топливо

Кандидат от "Яблока" в Карачаево-Черкесии снялся из-за угроз
Как он утверждает, от "Единой России"

Погранслужба Украины: в Беларуси снова включили ретрансляторы
Утверждается, что они помогают российским дронам бить по Украине

Кинорежиссёр Андрей Звягинцев включён в реестр "иноагентов"
Власти РФ считают, что он распространял о них недостоверную информацию

Кремль объяснил передачу активов Nestle и "Ашана" под управление
Причиной стали владельцы из "недружественных стран"

Израиль и Кувейт ведут тайные переговоры о сотрудничестве
Контакты сосредоточены на вопросах безопасности

Суд в Чечне отказал политзаключенной Зареме Мусаевой в условно-досрочном освобождении 
Она отбывает срок в колонии-поселении

Зеленский объявил о создании "Карпатской восьмерки"
Саммит объединит – Украину, Румынию, Сербию, Польшу, Словакию, Чехию, Австрию и Венгрию

Еврокомиссия выделит Украине 3,3 млрд евро на закупку ракет и дронов
Общий объём выплат Украине в 2026 году приблизится к 15 млрд евро

Литва вышлет на родину россиянина, запросившего убежище
Он приплыл по реке из Калининградской области

Из Германии депортировали семерых уроженцев Чечни
В диаспоре заявили о грозящей им на родине опасности

Туск заявил о риске российских "гибридных" ударов по странам НАТО
Для проверки готовности военного союза ответить на нападение

Россия атаковала Киевскую, Одесскую, Житомирскую и Запорожскую области
Есть погибшие и раненые

В России началось голосование на выборах депутатов Госдумы
Оно продлится три дня

Украинские беспилотники вновь атаковали Ростов-на-Дону
Вероятно, целью удара был военный аэродром

Africanews

Nigeria: Armed security deployed in Minna after deaths of miners
Armed security personnel have been deployed in the Nigerian city of Minna, where demonstrators have been taking to the streets, a day after dozens suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody.

DRC: OCHA helps with response endeavours amid ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, is helping response endeavours through rapid and flexible funding.

Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on Friday
In the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.

Madagascar tourist arrivals grow despite instability
The Indian Ocean island nation recorded nearly 150,000 arrivals in the first half of 2026, a ministry of tourism official said

Teleperformance Kenya faces allegations over workers’ rights
The company has three months to engage in mediation. If no agreement is reached, the organisations say they could take the case to a French court.

Iran: Tehran stages largest demonstration since start of conflict
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets on Friday, in a government-organized demonstration following months of conflict. It marks the largest such protest since the United States and Israel attacked in February.

Iran war fuels clean energy push but emissions remain high
Stanford climate scientist Rob Jackson says prolonged high oil prices could encourage longer-term investment in alternatives.

Israel, Morocco agree to mutually open embassies: foreign ministry
Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday

Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station
Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.

Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close
Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

Ceuta: Tense scenes as police move migrants to temporary camp
There were tense scenes in Ceuta on Friday between police and a group of migrants, who were being moved to a temporary camp in the port area.

Kenya: Health workers increasingly concerned in wake of USAID cuts
In Kenya, the impact of USAID cuts is being increasingly felt. At least 24 deaths of HIV-positive sex workers in Kenya have been reported, who, like Beatrice, in good health until aid was slashed by the United States early last year, health workers say.

Johannesburg’s waste crisis leaves communities surrounded by illegal dumps
In Kya Sands, some residents say rubbish has gone uncollected for weeks, driving demand for informal waste haulers — and leaving communities to confront the consequences themselves.

British Airways returns to Tanzania after 13-year pause
The new routes commence in late May, 2027. It is the first time the carrier is returning to the east African nation since ending its Dar es salaam-London service 13 years ago

Zimbabwe farmers seek funds to cash in on China blueberry boom
The southern African country dispatched its first shipment of blueberries to China in July after a phytosanitary agreement signed a year ago and Beijing's scrapping of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries in May

Parties intensify campaign as Morocco approaches legislative elections
Faouzi Lekjaa, Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and other Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) candidates visited Rabat during their electoral campaign on 14 September for a face to face interaction with local residents.

Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city
A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote
Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Nigeria methanol poisoning outbreak kills at least 49
Residents have told the Associated Press that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” is suspected of being linked to the outbreak. Authorities have not yet confirmed the drink as the source, and investigations are continuing.

Tunis hit by torrential rain, school and university classes suspended
Torrential rain hit the Tunisian capital on Thursday, raising fears of flooding and forcing the city to suspend classes at schools and universities.

At least 37 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody
At least 37 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, claiming a suspected disease outbreak was to blame.

Missile-shaped signs and Netanyahu masks as Israelis rally to protect October vote
Dozens of Israelis demonstrated outside the Knesset in West Jerusalem on 17 September, accusing political leaders of using regional tensions to interfere with the 27 October parliamentary election.

Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears
Protesters in San Francisco urged OpenAI and Anthropic to pause powerful AI, calling for global rules and an AI emergency amid safety and climate fears.

DRC: Opposition leaders condemn death of politician during 15 September protest
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have condemned the death of one of their members during a demonstration in Kinshasa on September 15.

Threatened by floods, South Sudan Unity state hopes for help from UN
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) witnessed first-hand the threats to community safety in Unity State and, in response, deferred closing a UN base there.

Women living in fear after body of ninth victim found outside Johannesburg
The discovery of the bodies of nine women in the same area on the outskirts of South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg, in the last two months have prompted police to investigate if the killings are linked and being carried out by the same person. Women say they're living in fear.

'Gunfire everywhere': Displaced Yemenis describe terrifying journey to Djibouti
Displaced Yemenis who fled to Djibouti have been describing the fighting that forced them to leave. At least 100,000 people have left Yemen since the start of September as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advanced on the coast, seizing control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo
In a report co-authored with Caritas, the diocese of Pointe-Noire said farmers in the Koilou department have reported sharp drops in cassava harvests. The residents pointed the finger at gas flaring by oil companies

Medical teams in DRC face difficult conditions as the race to contain Ebola outbreak
Medical teams face brutal conditions as grave diggers work night and day to bury victims of the Ebola outbreak which continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudanese women preserve bridal henna tradition amid war and water crisis
For Sudanese women, keeping the tradition alive has become a way of preserving cultural identity amid profound upheaval.

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The Palestinian Authority on Thursday slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes president Mahmoud Abbas according to a source familiar with the case

Netanyahu: Iran weakened but 'desire' to destroy Israel has not disappeared
The war in the Middle East has weakened Iran militarily but it hasn’t changed Tehran’s hatred for his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Kenyans weigh AI's promise and risks as technology transforms jobs
The debate reflects a growing global question: how to harness AI's benefits while limiting its risks.

Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of relentless power cuts. With limited supplies of ice, storing the daily catch has become almost impossible

Ohio bike shop offers refuge and community to Mauritanian immigrants
This business in Lockland, Ohio, looks like a bike shop, but it’s a lot more than that. It’s also a gathering center for Mauritanians seeking asylum in the United States.

Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent
Intense rainfall dumped up to 96 mm on Torrent, south‑west of Valencia, flooding roads, homes and the Parc Central tunnel, trapping cars and prompting emergency pumping operations.

'Nobody's happy,' experts say, as Ed Sheeran tour controversy rolls on
When singer Ed Sheeran resumes his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, he’ll be taking to the stage without his supporting acts. They pulled out after rapper Macklemore was dropped for saying ‘Free Palestine’ during a performance in New Jersey. Experts say this kind of controversy doesn't happen often

Ebola treatment center welcomes community to visit in bid to build trust
At least a dozen attacks have taken place against facilities involved in Ebola care, primarily due to fear of the disease, misinformation, and mistrust of health care workers

WHO sees encouraging signs in Congo Ebola fight but warns of surging cases
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said transmission was declining in the hardest-hit areas of Ituri province, while South Kivu has reported no new cases since May.

Mbappé explains decision to cover Ceuta solidarity message
Mbappé said his decision was not intended as a rejection of Ceuta or its residents. He said he wanted to express solidarity with migrants who have lost their lives and those living in difficult conditions.

African lab scientists gather in Togo to discuss challenges amid Ebola crisis
As Ebola threatens parts of Africa, the Federation of West African Medical Laboratory Science opened its first conference Wednesday, in Lomé, Togo, to discuss the challenges posed by epidemics in Africa

Guinea media regulator warns France 24 over description of president
France 24 had not immediately responded to a request for comment. The regulator also withdrew the press accreditation of a Jeune Afrique correspondent, accusing him of professional misconduct.

Series of femicides shocks South Africa, highlights crime levels
The discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg in the last two months has sent shock waves around South Africa and highlighted the scourge of femicide and high levels of violent crime.

South African sports broadcaster Owen Ndlovu found dead after hijacking
South African sports broadcaster Owen Ndlovu has been found dead, hours after he was abducted during a vehicle hijacking near Johannesburg.

'African risk premium': AU launches own credit rating agency [Business Africa]
African countries face some of the world’s highest borrowing costs, with ratings driving up interest and cutting off access to international capital. Now the African Union is fighting back with its own credit rating agency

South African President Ramaphosa taken ill after BRICS summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, his office said on Wednesday, citing ill health.

War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks
Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.

Ninth woman found dead in South Africa murder spree
The South African Police during a media briefing Tuesday announced that they’re to offer a R400,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for the deaths of nine women whose bodies have been discovered at various locations in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

Dangote IPO draws interest from Nigerians keen to invest
Nigerians have started scrambling to buy a stake in Aliko Dangote's giant oil refinery, with some seeing the country's biggest-ever public share offering as a rare chance to participate in one of Africa's most ambitious industrial projects.

At least 82 people killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan
At least 82 people have been killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan state, with dozens more injured and others feared trapped beneath the rubble.