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How the US midterm results could unfold - as millions of Americans head to the polls
The BBC's North America correspondent considers three different scenarios, and what they would mean for the country.

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.

Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.

Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.

How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream
Mogging, named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year, was once the preserve of the manosphere but has become part of everyday discourse.

Andrew called to give evidence in fraud trial in December
Mountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.

Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.

Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault
The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.

Third teen arrested after Halloween party stabbings
Five teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, were found with stab wounds at the party on Saturday night.

A simple guide to the midterms
US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

When will we know the results?
Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks

The key US Senate races to watch
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

The elections that could define Trump's closing chapter
The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.

Which stars have made the leap into US politics? Try our quiz
It's been a dramatic campaign - but how much have you picked up along the way? Take our quiz.

'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.

James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished
The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.

Scientists detect signals from the zeptoverse - the smallest scale of nature ever explored
Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

The people saving hundreds of pounds by dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.

How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict
BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.

UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers
Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.

Jet may have broken apart before Florida crash, officials say, as family named among victims
Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, and their two children - Emma, four, and Charlie, two - died after the plane nosedived.

Lorry driver electrocuted after vehicle hit overhead power line
Andy Lloyd was electrocuted when he got out of the cab and came into contact with the metal step.

Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts
The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.

Mahmood refuses to put cost on care worker settlement climbdown
The home secretary says the full cost of dropping plans to extend the wait for settlement will be laid out in future.

Speeding driver jailed for fatal Lamborghini crash
Humaira Batool, 26, is sentenced for causing for the death of 20-year-old Mohammed Shaan Hussain.

Girl who rescued injured boy from bonfire acted 'on instinct'
Tianna Patterson, 17, witness the boy being attacked before he fell unconscious into the bonfire in Strabane.

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Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.

England's Mitchell ruled out of Nations Championship
Scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of the whole of England's Nations Championship after suffering his fourth hamstring injury of the year.

Saliba's back for Arsenal - how does Arteta solve his defensive dilemma?
William Saliba returning to first-team training before Arsenal's game with Slavia Prague in the Champions League is a huge boost for the club but now presents Mikel Arteta with a selection headache.

West Ham approach Parker after sacking boss Nuno
West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and are said to be in talks with Scott Parker as his replacement.

How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict
BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.

Al Jazeera

Michigan voters face crucial choice as Trump’s grip on Congress is tested
Michigan’s closely contested Senate race and voter concerns over the economy are putting Trump’s control of Washington.

Michigan US Senate race: Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race
Abdul El-Sayed hopes to become the first Muslim US senator as Michigan's Senate race reaches its critical final hours.

Severe weather disrupts election day across several US states
Flash floods, torrential rain and tornadoes have disrupted midterm election day in several US states.

Yemen gov’t accuses IRGC, Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back Houthis
Yemeni interior minister says foreign involvement expanded beyond arms and training to directing military operations.

Palestinian Americans turn to US flags to protect West Bank homes
Palestinian Americans in the occupied West Bank are putting up US flags, to fend off pogroms by Israeli settlers.

UK’s King Charles expresses ‘sorrow’ in Antigua over slave trade
Caribbean nations call for reparations as King Charles stops short of issuing an apology for colonial-era slavery.

Greenland parliament approves security deal with US, Denmark
Lawmakers vote 16-0 for trilateral agreement signed in September, while seven abstained.

Jerusalem Daily: Israel detains Al Jazeera journalist in Hebron raids
Al Jazeera journalist Montaser Nassar was detained in raids near Hebron.

Russian strikes on Dnipro kill two, injure 20 others
Russian strikes on Dnipro damaged residential areas and several medical facilities.

South Carolina shrimpers weigh costs, vote in crucial US midterms
Shrimpers worry about fuel costs, tariffs and Trump's proposed cuts to the agency that provides vital weather data.

Darfur survivors vow to tell story of those killed after Sudan camp attacks
Survivors of attacks on displacement camps in Darfur recall the lives they built, and violence that forced them to flee.

Barcelona vs Aston Villa LIVE: Champions League
Follow updates from the league stage clash, including the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game.

Israel political deadlock leaves Netanyahu’s future hanging in the balance
With neither bloc near a majority, Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties hold the key to Israel’s next government..

Opposition party organiser killed before South Africa elections
Police are investigating the motive in murder of MKP coordinator as political killings rise during municipal elections.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
Ukrainian president meets German chancellor in Berlin, who says Russia is yet to engage seriously in peace efforts.

Do sports stars have the right to free speech?
The Mbappe controversy demonstrates how market power in sport is being used to enforce conformity.

Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to target Homs oil refinery
Hezbollah denies the Syrian accusations, reiterating that it does not have any presence on Syrian territory.

In Pictures: US midterm elections in 20 photos
Voters, parents, and campaigners share the spotlight in a crucial election set to reshape US political direction.

How US midterms have cost a record $12bn as cost of living soars
Candidates, donors and super PACs are spending more than ever on political campaigns.

Nordic nations refuse to face Russia in ice hockey World Championship
Denmark, Norway and Sweden join Finland in refusing to face Russia in 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.

Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu
Opposition promises to form a government quickly but remains split over whether to ally with Arab-led parties.

Global food security is under threat
Attacks on grain shipments from Russia and Ukraine may drive up food prices, hitting import-dependent countries hardest.

US midterm voting begins in high-stakes test of Trump’s presidency
Voting is under way across the US in midterm elections that could strip Trump’s Republicans of control of Congress.

From Italy to Canada, how the UK’s Palestine Action group went global
The banned UK group, which targets Israel's war machine, has inspired activists in Europe and beyond.

Very cold war: Who’s attacking Europe’s supermarket freezers?
Cold stores in supermarkets across Europe have been targeted in a cyberattack with no clear culprit.

Global Times

China champions open AI co-op at Wuzhen Summit, calls for opposition to 'digital iron curtains'
China will respect the legitimate cybersecurity concerns of all other countries and work together with them to address security challenges, ...

Chinese FM urges Philippine side to rein in relevant individuals, saying bilateral relations face malicious interference at present
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the Philippine side to rein in relevant individuals and send a rational and unified ...

UK agency alleges China AI cyberattack threat; expert views move to keep attack edge, deny deterrence
The UK's security agency claimed in an annual review that Britain would face a ransomware attack involving AI-powered malware by ...

China to maintain capital market stability, boost long-term investment: CSRC official
China's securities regulator pledged on Tuesday to maintain capital market stability and attract long-term investment, as authorities seek to ...

The 'myth' of Western-style democracy is losing its appeal even in the West: Global Times editorial

Once Japan acquires nuclear weapons, it will surely bite the hand that feeds it
Global Times

GT Voice: Can India's manufacturing sector avoid competition with China?
Global Times

China's resident-led renewal efforts give old neighborhoods new life
Amid the ongoing urban renewal drive in China, residents in an east China neighborhood have spearheaded a new model by raising funds for rebuilding their dilapidated residential block. Unlike the government-led model that typically offers residents new apartments and cash compensation, this project saw its ...

China-Russia military ties advance with significant progress in high-level exchanges and joint military exercises: China's CMC vice chairman
Chinese FM urges Philippine side to rein in relevant individuals, saying bilateral relations face malicious interference at present

China's State Council removes Winnie Ho from HKSAR gov't post
China's State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho from the post of housing secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The decision, made ... Deliveryman chases his poetic dream Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ...

Deliveryman chases his poetic dream
China's State Council removes Winnie Ho from HKSAR gov't post China's State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho from the post of housing secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The decision, made ... Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ...

Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China
China's State Council removes Winnie Ho from HKSAR gov't post China's State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho from the post of housing secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The decision, made ... Deliveryman chases his poetic dream Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ...

Not buying lipsticks but tokens? A top Chinese commercial livestreamer sells 2 trillion AI units in 30 minutes on Monday
China's central bank raises forex reserve requirement ratio to 6% amid yuan's gains; move could help curb excessive market swing: expert

China's central bank raises forex reserve requirement ratio to 6% amid yuan's gains; move could help curb excessive market swing: expert
Not buying lipsticks but tokens? A top Chinese commercial livestreamer sells 2 trillion AI units in 30 minutes on Monday

Apple's China revenue jumps 21% to record high, but falls short of estimates; analysts say adjustments needed
US technology giant Apple reported on Monday that sales revenue in the Greater China region rose 21 percent year-on-year in the September quarter but fell than $1 billion short of estimates – results that came as its new iPhone Duo faces mounting user complaints. A Chinese industry ...

China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing
China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ... Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy' Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ...

Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair
China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ... The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy' Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ...

China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy'
China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ... Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ...

ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT
Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ... Artists stage flash mobs at scenic spots in Dunhuang, NW China's Gansu Artists from China's Xinjiang Art Theater perform at a night market in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 2, 2026. Artists from China, the United States and Belarus gathered in ... Tourists enjoy autumn scenery at Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing Tourists view the autumn scenery at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026.

Artists stage flash mobs at scenic spots in Dunhuang, NW China's Gansu
ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ... Artists from China's Xinjiang Art Theater perform at a night market in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 2, 2026. Artists from China, the United States and Belarus gathered in ... Tourists enjoy autumn scenery at Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing Tourists view the autumn scenery at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026.

Tourists enjoy autumn scenery at Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing
ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ... Artists stage flash mobs at scenic spots in Dunhuang, NW China's Gansu Artists from China's Xinjiang Art Theater perform at a night market in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 2, 2026. Artists from China, the United States and Belarus gathered in ... Tourists view the autumn scenery at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026.

Chinese language learning opens doors to study, careers for Indonesian youth
The 2026 Indonesia HSK study in China and career expo was held in Jakarta on Sunday, bringing together 21 Chinese universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, and attracting about 3,000 Indonesian students, Chinese language learners and parents seeking information on study opportunities in China.

AI-generated pet videos win over young Chinese viewers
La Liga chief admits Mbappé incident poses sponsorship problem, confirming ongoing dialogue

La Liga chief admits Mbappé incident poses sponsorship problem, confirming ongoing dialogue
AI-generated pet videos win over young Chinese viewers

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Зеленский рассказал, почему не хочет говорить с Путиным по телефону
По его мнению, Москва использует это для избежания личной встречи

В Европе за сутки поступили угрозы взрыва на борту семи авиарейсов
Это привело к перебоям в работе аэропортов

Бывшего пресс-секретаря Зеленского заподозрили в госизмене
Об этом во вторник сообщили СБУ и Офис генпрокурора Украины

"Укрэнерго": за сутки Россия атаковала энергообъекты более 20 раз
В Киеве экстренные отключения электроэнергии вызвали перебои с водоснабжением

Суд в Петербурге заочно арестовал Ивана Чувиляева из "Идите лесом"
Ранее пресс-секретаря проекта "Идите лесом" объявили в розыск

Collins назвал словом года "моггинг", ставшее популярным в соцсетях
Годом ранее таким словом стал "вайб-кодинг"

Белый дом: Мелания Трамп 5 ноября соберёт представителей РФ и Украины
Она расскажет о прекращении огня в Алешках

Власти Чехии не планируют выдавать визы российским хоккеисткам
Для участия в юниорском чемпионате мира

В США проходят промежуточные выборы в Конгресс
Демократы борются за установление контроля над обеими палатами

Подконтрольные РФ Крым и часть Херсонской области остались без света
"Из-за аварии на магистральных сетях за пределами Крыма"

Лукашенко: война в Украине скоро закончится, "все устали"
"Ресурсов нет в головах уже"

Американские военные нанесли удары по иранскому острову Кешм
Как утверждается, в целях самообороны

Уиткофф назвал даты переговоров Украины, России и США в Абу-Даби
Это 10-11 ноября

В Украине атакованы ТЭС и подстанции. В Харькове – удар по больнице
Сотни тысяч людей остались без света

В Ярославле после удара дронов горит НПЗ, есть пострадавшие
Ярославский НПЗ - один из крупнейших в России

Число жертв российского удара по Камышевахе растет
По уточненным данным, погибли 33 человека, около 50 считаются пропавшими без вести

В Италии возобновили расследование убийства режиссёра Пьера Пазолини
Через 51 год после его гибели

Под Киевом люди пытались отбить у нацгвардейцев удерживаемых военных
В соцсетях появилась информация, что неизвестные содержат 40 человек в подвале

Новое соглашение облегчает слежку за доходами россиян в странах СНГ
Документ подписал Путин

От кибератаки на холодильники пострадали магазины 7 стран Европы
Стоимость испорченных продуктов может превышать миллион евро

Africanews

Disruptions to basic services loom over South Africa's local polls
As voters in Johannesburg ready for Wednesday’s local elections, basic services are top of their concerns. South Africa’s economic capital and largest city, Johannesburg has seen nearly two weeks of disruption to its water supply, with severe outages and low pressure in parts of the city.

Tenerife footballer Jesús De Miguel dies aged 30 after match collision
The Spanish player had a cardiac arrest after he was struck in the chest when challenging the ball.

South Africa's first bread sommelier perfects centuries-old tradition
A centuries-old Cape Winelands tradition is now on the global culinary map. Mosbolletjies is a traditional brioche made with grape must.
Now a recipe for the bread created by a South African baker has won him the title of Bread Sommelier.

Egypt: 104th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
The unearthing of his 3,000 year-old tomb and all its treasures is seen as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

Americans vote in midterm election that could upend Trump presidency
Voters across the United States are going to the polls on Tuesday and Washington is bracing for a major upheaval. President Trump’s Republican Party currently holds both chambers of Congress. But poll watchers are predicting a Democratic wave that could see that all change.

Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world

Senegalese lawmakers reject key budget in major setback for IMF talks
Dakar is hoping to secure a $2.2 billion three-year IMF bailout programme aimed at stabilising its public finances.

What Europe can learn from Africa’s mobile banking success
Africa is no longer simply a continent catching up with the rest of the world. In mobile banking, product simplicity and the ability to combine tradition with technology, it is ahead of many markets considered developed, Marta Mróz-Sipiora of Asseco Poland tells Euronews.

Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions
Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions on the sidelines of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

ICC president hits back at Trump administration penalties
The president of the International Criminal Court accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and vowed that it would not succeed.

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels claim to have inflicted heavy losses on army
It says it killed 500 soldiers and wounded 800 others during a counteroffensive near the historic town of Aksum on Saturday.

Uganda arrests former deputy army chief over 'subversive activities'
Ugandan authorities on Monday arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu over allegations of planning to destabilize parts of the country.

UNESCO warns that most crimes against journalists go unpunished
It said 189 journalists and other media workers lost their lives in 2024 to 2025, 20 per cent more than during the previous 2-year period.

NGOs urge Malian authorities for transparency on abduction of Mountaga Tall
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have urged Malian authorities for transparency on the whereabouts of prominent lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall, six months after his abduction.

Two found guilty in theft from South African president's farmhouse
The break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm and theft of $580,000 in 2020 nearly cost his him job.

Ethiopia suspends leading independent newspaper The Reporter
Ethiopian authorities on Monday indefinitely suspended the licence of independent print and online newspaper The Reporter, accusing the outlet of carrying "unbalanced and biased" reports.

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterm elections
The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Displaced Ethiopians await registration in Kenya after fleeing clashes
Thousands of displaced Ethiopians were expected to be registered in the Kenyan border city of Moyale on Monday, after they fled tensions between the leaders of Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions.

Cameroon steel plant explosion kills at least four, injures 16
An explosion followed by a fire at a metallurgical plant in Cameroon has left at least 4 people dead and 16 others seriously injured. The incident took place in Douala on Monday morning on the premises of Metafrique Steel in the Bassa industrial zone.

South Africa and Rwanda face exclusion from US-Africa trade deal
South Africa and Rwanda will be excluded from a major US-Africa duty free trade deal, Washington said on Monday. It blamed “practices inconsistent with the deal’s eligibility criteria," including barriers that undermine US trade and practices that pose a threat to US national security.

Niger: Algerian military personnel have arrived in Agadez [Africanews Today]
Algerian military personnel escorted trucks carrying fuel to Niger over the weekend.

King Charles to address slavery discussion with 'unflinching honesty' in Commonwealth speech
Britain’s King Charles will address his country’s role in transatlantic slavery with “unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders, Buckingham Palace says.

Family of man killed in racist attack in France seeks justice
The family of Pengo Bossio Wangi, the young Black man killed in the racist attack that took place on October 23 near Paris, hopes for an "awakening" against racism in the country.

Grand Egyptian Museum marks first anniversary with dazzling light show
The walls of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum came alive on Sunday on the opening night of a dazzling light show. Under the title ‘Eternal Sun,’ the show marks the museum’s first anniversary by bringing to life stories that have shaped Egyptian civilisation for centuries.

Egypt raises over $650 million in IPO of state-owned bank
Egypt on Monday raised more than 650 million dollars in its initial public offering of the state-owned Banque du Caire. The offering comes as the country advances reforms under an International Monetary Fund programme to boost private sector participation in Egyptian economy.

Russia agrees to ban recruitment of Ghanaian nationals for Ukraine war
Russia has agreed to stop the recruitment of Ghanaian nationals to fight the war in Ukraine, Accra said in a statement.

Pix of the Day, 2nd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2nd November, 2026 - Across the world

First convoy of Algerian troops and tankers reaches northern Niger
A first convoy of Algerian soldiers was seen in northern Niger this weekend, a week after Algerian lawmakers approved the deployment of troops to the neighbouring country, according to RFI.

Art, performance and heritage on the runway at Lagos Fashion Week
Throughout the five-day Lagos Fashion Week, African designers turned the runway into a vibrant mix of heritage and fresh vision - their creations reflecting the diversity of African design, with bold looks and storytelling.

Ebola fatality rate in DR Congo tops 50% as death toll reaches 5,372
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had reached 5,372 as of Friday, with a case fatality rate of 51.6%, according to new data.

UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years
The United Nations's peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ceased operations on Sunday, after the Security Council failed to extend its mandate.

China excludes La Liga matches from broadcast schedule after Mbappé’s Mao remarks
China has followed through on its threat: state broadcaster CCTV did not air the first two La Liga matches of the weekend after Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about Mao Zedong.

Iran proposes two-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has agreed to a "two-day plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, shortening its earlier seven-day proposal, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday, as an Iranian delegation continues talks with mediators in Qatar.

TPLF loses popular support after fresh fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray
The Tigray People's Liberation Front was once Ethiopia's ruling party, but the movement is now facing a backlash from former supporters in the region.

Israel’s first ambassador presents credentials in Somaliland
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland has presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, in Hargeisa. The ceremony also marked the laying of the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy.

Israeli right-wing activists protest possible Arab coalition
A few dozen right-wing activists gathered outside Gadi Eisenkot’s residence in Herzliya on Sunday to protest against the Israeli-Arab coalition in the new government.

Senegal’s Olympic Games face cost-of-living concerns
The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics are bringing Africa’s first Olympic event to Senegal, but for many residents, the excitement is overshadowed by rising living costs and lost livelihoods.

Spain’s El Hierro grapples with rising migrant arrivals
Nearly 3,000 migrants have reached the island of El Hierro, in Spain’s Canary Islands, since the beginning of October. The small Atlantic island, home to around 11,000 people, is facing a sharp increase in arrivals along the Atlantic migration route.

In Lome, a soviet-era sport celebrates Togo-Russia ties
Sambo began in the USSR and takes its name from a Russian expression meaning "unarmed self-defense"

Hundreds march in Johannesburg to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in South Africa
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Sandton on Saturday to celebrate South Africa’s Pride parade, one of Africa’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

Africa is suffering in an era of strongmen, says Mo Ibrahim
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest report, finds broad progress on economic opportunity and human development over the past decade, but also steep declines in security, human rights and public participation

Migrants find shelter in Cyprus as EU slows admissions
Most migrants arrived from Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon, Congo, Syria and Burundi, according to center officials

Youth Olympics open in Senegal marking the first Olympic event in Africa
The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions

Cape Verde president rallies supporters as election campaign begins
Hundreds of Supporters of Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves cheered him on at a rally in Sao Vicente, as campaigning in the country's presidential election kicked off on Saturday

Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows

2,000 Salvadoran troops deploy to Haiti to help fight gangs
The deployment followed a gang attack on four Salvadoran members of the Gang Suppression Force who went missing

Senegal prepares to open 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
About 2,700 young athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete through Nov. 13 in the capital, Dakar, the nearby city of Diamniadio and the beach resort of Saly

Tshisekedi seeks Putin's help against Rwanda-backed rebels
President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit

South African court sets limits on anti-migrant marches
Under the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildings

Drone strikes in Ethiopia kill at least 25: witnesses
Multiple drone strikes have hit northern regions of Ethiopia since Thursday, killing at least 25 civilians, including children, witnesses and a medical source said on Friday